Friendship creek headwaters

[woodjin]

I recently led a PBX hike in the retreat preserve in southampton. A portion of that hike was along friendship creek north of route 70. Bobpbx and I were discussing the headwaters of friendship creek primarily burrs mill brook. However, I seemed to recall that friendship creek had it's head waters elsewhere. I was correct. While burrs mill brook and bread and cheese run both contribute to the friendship creek north of route 70, friendship creek proper actually starts south of route 70 and west of burrs mill brook and east of bread and cheese run.

the Rancocas conservancy recently purchased over 225 acres in the headwater area of friendship creek so I went to explore this morning. It is also very close to my house, however, it does require a fairly long hike down non -public roads to get to the property.

Friendship creek.

An interesting mix of maple and cedar swamp within the creek flood plain.

a large cedar, one of several. Hat for perspective.

trash in the pines is not very cool, but sometimes historic trash can be interesting.
a washing machine...i think

a very old car tire (note how skinny)

an old air cleaner

A now submerged bridge

I didn't have enough time to cover the whole area and the actual headwaters are on private land (but this is very close). I will return soon for a more comprehensive explore. Meanwhile here is some video.

Jeff

 

[bobpbx]

Nice photo Jeff. One very cool thing is how close the Batsto and Friendship Creek (Rancocas) are when they begin. On the "Begin the Batsto" PBX explore we ended up at the circle on the left.

 

[woodjin]

Yes, they are very close. It is interesting how the batsto flows in a southernly direction and friendship goes north when they originate in such close proximity. I wonder why that is? You know, when i walk out my front door, if i walk straight a head i end up at the batsto in 300 yrds or so. We can also see how in both situations cranberry bogs were dug/formed at the spring locations. Not so surprising as spring locations tend to be ideal for cranberries.

Jeff

 

[bushwacker]

I am sure some has plotted the "divide" through the state where rivers flow either to the atlanlic or the delaware river

 

[Teegate]

Interesting finds Jeff, and right in your back yard all the time

 

[glowordz]

I recently led a PBX hike in the retreat preserve in southampton. A portion of that hike was along friendship creek north of route 70. Bobpbx and I were discussing the headwaters of friendship creek primarily burrs mill brook. However, I seemed to recall that friendship creek had it's head waters elsewhere. I was correct. While burrs mill brook and bread and cheese run both contribute to the friendship creek north of route 70, friendship creek proper actually starts south of route 70 and west of burrs mill brook and east of bread and cheese run.

the Rancocas conservancy recently purchased over 225 acres in the headwater area of friendship creek so I went to explore this morning. It is also very close to my house, however, it does require a fairly long hike down non -public roads to get to the property.


Jeff

Great pix -- and videos give a nice perspective, complete with squishy wet sounds. Thanks, Jeff. I didn't know it was there. Really must expand my horizons beyond Friendship Bogs.
~Glo

 

[oji]

Glo, I'm sure Pibbin has some relatives in that area.

 

[glowordz]

You know, I was just thinking that! Looks like the perfect place for a frog-adventure, too.