Independence River

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Independence River
Location
Country United States
State New York
Physical characteristics
River mouth Black River
 - location Bushes Landing, New York
 - coordinates 43°44′59″N75°23′30″W / 43.74972°N 75.39167°W / 43.74972; -75.39167 Coordinates: 43°44′59″N75°23′30″W / 43.74972°N 75.39167°W / 43.74972; -75.39167
 - elevation730 ft (220 m)
Basin features
Basin size95.1 sq mi (246 km2)

The Independence River is a small mountain stream which originates near the western edge of Adirondack Park. Situated north of the Moose River and south of the Beaver River, it begins in Herkimer County and flows west into Lewis County, toward its confluence with the Black River in Watson, north of Lyons Falls and just south of Lowville.

Adirondack Park part of forest preserve in northeastern USA

The Adirondack Park is a part of New York's Forest Preserve in northeastern New York, United States. The park's boundary corresponds with the Adirondack Mountains. Established in 1885, it was the first state preserve of its type in the nation. Unlike most preserves, about 52 percent of the land is privately owned inholdings heavily regulated by the Adirondack Park Agency. This area contains 102 towns and villages, as well as numerous farms, businesses, and an active timber harvesting industry. The year-round population is 132,000, with 200,000 seasonal residents. The inclusion of human communities makes the park one of the great experiments in conservation in the industrialized world. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1963.

Moose River (New York) river in New York, United States of America

The Moose River is a mountain waterway in Upstate New York which consists of three branches: the North Branch, the Middle Branch and the South Branch. The outlet of Big Moose Lake forms the North Branch in northern Herkimer County. The Middle Branch originates at the Fulton Chain Lakes in Old Forge. And the Southern Branch has its headwaters in Little Moose Lake in Hamilton County. The Middle and South branches merge in Mckeever, New York and become just Moose River. It flows generally westwardly through Herkimer County into Lewis County, reaching its confluence with the Black River in Lyons Falls.

Beaver River (New York) river in New York

The Beaver River is a small mountain stream which flows from the Adirondack Mountains to the Black River at Naumburg, north of Lowville in northwestern New York. The Beaver flows through parts of Hamilton, Herkimer, and Lewis counties. Its source is Lake Lila in Long Lake.

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The Independence was named by surveyor/engineer Pierre Pharoux in 1794, in honor of the national holiday. [1]

Whitewater Paddling

The Independence is considered an excellent run by whitewater kayakers and canoeists, with a long Class-V rapid called the "Fat Lady" near its end. In contrast to the nearby Beaver and Moose, the Independence has no dams; thus, its suitability for paddling is entirely dependent on rain. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ Haddock, John A. (2010). The Growth of a Century: As Illustrated in the History of Jefferson County, New York, from 1793 to 1894... Nabu Press. p. 114. ISBN   1174349964.
  2. ↑ American Whitewater, Independence River Description


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