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Very nice. Good footage, and the narrative and music were perfect.

Ted, The canal I'm referring to feeds back into the river a short distance downstream. It begins here: http://maps.njpinebarrens.com/#lat=39.661676150557575&lng=-74.52986598014832&z=17&type=nj1930&gpx= And it ends here...

Ted, where exactly was the reservoir and sluice gate?

I'm going to go back and look for the site of the Skit Mill today. If anyone wants to join, send me a message.

Interesting. Could this then be the spot? http://maps.njpinebarrens.com/#lat=39.67578166991332&lng=-74.54221487045288&z=17&type=nj1930&gpx= As for the bridge on the road from Green Bank to Harrisville, note the canal just to the west of the bridge site. Any ideas as to what its purpose was...

Jerseyman, was there indeed such a mill as one that combined both a grist and saw mill?

Good stuff, Jerseyman! Spung-Man and yourself always have some interesting etymological musings to consider. Perhaps it is the case then that "Skitt Mount" derives its name from the skit mill? As for Bellangee's Sawmill, I was under the impression that it was located on the East Branch of the...

Incidentally, I'm thinking that the skit mill on the West Branch of the Wading River was located here: http://maps.njpinebarrens.com/#lat=39.661651372521696&lng=-74.52951192855835&z=17&type=nj1930&gpx=

On pg. 70 of Iron in the Pines, Arthur Pierce says that a "skit mill" included both a sawmill and gristmill, and he says that there was one located in the vicinity of Harrisville as early as 1750.

Jerseyman, thank you for the information. This will certainly help me along with my research. And thank you, Ted. I thought I had once heard that a skit mill was a combination of a grist and saw mill. Is this the case? Now I'm wondering if there was even a skit mill on the Skit Branch at all...

Lost Town Hunter, do you happen to know who Robbin's (Robert's) Branch is named after?

Relayer, I love the old Mullica photos! Post 'em if you got 'em!

Al, are the foundations non private property?

My friend asked me to research this place. After a little while of poking around the internet, I've written this brief synopsis. If anyone finds any errors, or has more info, please let me know. I have yet to explore Belleplain State Forest, and have not been to Hand's Mill before. I plan to...

Great work, Boyd. I was recently given a copy of Mapping New Jersey: An Evolving Landscape. I highly recommend it .

That kid plays a mean fiddle.

I don't think drunk driving is funny. Nor do I think its funny when innocent people are hurt or killed by drunk drivers. If, on the other hand, Nascar implemented a policy where drivers had to perform under the influence, I might watch it.

Aw, c'mon, Al. The fact of the matter is that, historically, beer has been a major component of the advancement of human civilization.

I think that during the holiday season, everyone should have a beer before driving. It will take the edge off and result in less stressed drivers, making a safer drive for everyone.

What kind of beer are you drinking, Nascar?