Burnt Cabin Branch

[pinelandpaddler]

Perhaps the stream Al is looking for is one of the two little tributaries that feed into the Oswego from the south?

http://maps.njpinebarrens.com/#lat=39.721811020926914&lng=-74.42009925842285&z=16&type=topo&gpx=

http://maps.njpinebarrens.com/#lat=39.721068323225644&lng=-74.42625761032104&z=16&type=topo&gpx=

 

[manumuskin]

Paul
Thanks! It appears the whole of Sims Place was comprised of Burnt Cabin Swamp and was subsequently cleared and turned into bogs .This lends evidence to my theory the branch was through the present day bogs and no longer exists.The canal that stretches between two resevoirs is probably the remnant of the branch.Savage branch is also mentioned in written descriptions on this map and now I see where that is.It appears to be another name for Plains Branch.By the way what is Bisbee and where can I see this book at?
Al

 

[Teegate]

http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/Boo...tn=Place+Names+of+Burlington+County&x=68&y=15

 

[Jerseyman]

http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/Boo...tn=Place+Names+of+Burlington+County&x=68&y=15

Guy:

Actually, it is his second place name book that contains the Burnt Cabin Swamp reference:

http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=219044106

By the way, this is an excellent price for this book in case binding with a dustjacket. I would run and not walk to the dealer to order this particular copy if you are in need of it for your collection.

Best regards,
Jerseyman

 

[Teegate]

Thanks Jerseyman! Nice to see you posting again.


Guy

 

[manumuskin]

Thanks agin guys.looking at the size of some of the cranberry operations in the barrens it appears back in pre settlement days there were some really sizeable swamps in the barrens with some still remaining.
Al

 

[woodjin]

Nice input, Jerseyman. Now the big question...where was the cabin that burnt down, who's was it, and why did they build it in a swamp? If it has been swallowed up by the development of bogs at Sim place I guess we'll never know. Another ghost in the pines.

Jeff

 

[pinelandpaddler]

Jeff,

I'd bet that the cabin was not built in the swamp, but along the creek that shares the name.

 

[manumuskin]

The creek no doubt ran through the swamp but no one but cajuns build cabins in a swamp.Perhaps there was an island or peninsula extending into the swamp to the creek and the cabin was there.There may be a reference buried in an old book or document somewhere but i doubt there is any physical evidence left now.
Al

 

[pinelandpaddler]

Al,

Here is your Burnt Cabin Branch:

http://maps.njpinebarrens.com/#lat=39.74083785832654&lng=-74.43758726119995&z=17&type=hist&gpx=

 

[Teegate]

Unfortunately, that cabin is burnt. Or I should say hosed down.

 

[bobpbx]

Unfortunately, that cabin is burnt. Or I should say hosed down.

Yes, swallowed up by Sim Place. What a sad thing.