Can anyone tell me where Formosa Bay is? I was reading a document from 1892 and it made mention of the area. Thanks for the help
Chris
Chris
Formosa Bay, NJ?
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Chris:
I cannot help you find Formosa Bay, but Formosa Bogs can be found at the extreme top right-hand corner of the 1910 Dennisville 15-minute quadrangle, seen here:
http://gallery.njpinebarrens.com/showphoto.php/photo/2284 (click on displayed map at this URL to exhibit enlarged image)
I hope this is what you are seeking!
Best regards,
Jerseyman
Jerseyman,
Thanks much for that info. I think the area you indicated is correct as it makes sense from the context I was looking at. I do know 'bays' sometimes refer to vernal pools, gravel pits(ie Carolina Bays) so realistically I could see the two words being somewhat interchangeable.
The area of Dennisville makes sense too. As I was reading about a reptile that resides in a pure pine forest, and Dennisville is pretty piney.
Thanks again.
Chris
Thanks much for that info. I think the area you indicated is correct as it makes sense from the context I was looking at. I do know 'bays' sometimes refer to vernal pools, gravel pits(ie Carolina Bays) so realistically I could see the two words being somewhat interchangeable.
The area of Dennisville makes sense too. As I was reading about a reptile that resides in a pure pine forest, and Dennisville is pretty piney.
Thanks again.
Chris
Chris:
Since you apparently have a penchant for pursuing and researching reptiles and herps, have you ever read the passage in Peter Kalm’s mid-eighteenth-century journal containing his observations of the venomous “great horned snake” on Irish Hill in present-day Runnemede? If so, I would like your thoughts on the existence of such a creature or, if not, perhaps you can read through the passage at your local library and comment on it.
Thanks!
Best regards,
Jerseyman
Jerseyman,
I'm going to check out that book ASAP. Reading historical occurences of creatures in this area is what I'm facinated by....particulary a creature that once lived only a few miles from were I live. I wonder if this isn't a timber rattlesnake as 'Irish Hill' has the elevation that timbers like, and at one time I could see runnemede being much more 'piney'. I can see how the pits on a rattlesnake could be perceived as 'horns'.
If you know of any other historical refences to critters in this area let me know.
Thanks much.
Chris
I'm going to check out that book ASAP. Reading historical occurences of creatures in this area is what I'm facinated by....particulary a creature that once lived only a few miles from were I live. I wonder if this isn't a timber rattlesnake as 'Irish Hill' has the elevation that timbers like, and at one time I could see runnemede being much more 'piney'. I can see how the pits on a rattlesnake could be perceived as 'horns'.
If you know of any other historical refences to critters in this area let me know.
Thanks much.
Chris
Chris:
Apparently you have not read Peter Kalm’s journal, so you are in for a treat!! His descriptions of plants, creatures, and the physical geography of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and elsewhere are quite well done and fascinating. You might consider adding the Dover edition to your library of source material. I do not believe it remains in print, but you should be able to find a fairly inexpensive copy on abebooks or some other online used book site.
BTW, Kalm definitely makes a distinction between the “great horned snake” and the rattlesnake, so he certainly knew the difference! I suspected you were not familiar with his work, which is why I brought it up to you on this forum.
When you have reviewed the text, I would be interested in your thoughts.
Best regards,
Jerseyman
Jerseyman,
Thanks for the info. Is the first book on this page the one you are referring to? http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=kalm,+peter&bsi=0&x=92&y=21&prevpage=3
Thanks
Chris
Thanks for the info. Is the first book on this page the one you are referring to? http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=kalm,+peter&bsi=0&x=92&y=21&prevpage=3
Thanks
Chris
Chris:
Yes, that is the work, but make sure you obtain both volumes. It is very worthwhile!
Best regards,
Jerseyman