Black Brook (Passaic River tributary) explained

Black Brook (Passaic River tributary) should not be confused with Black Brook (Whippany River).

Black Brook is a tributary of the Passaic River that flows through the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Morris County, New Jersey, in the United States. Black Brook rises at the north east base of Long Hill, Chatham Township, Morris County, flows westerly along the hill, by a course of 7 or 8 miles to its recipient in Morris Township, New Jersey.[1] Due to the chemical fertilizer usage in nearby areas, Black Brook has the second worst water quality after Loantaka Brook.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Gordon, Thomas Francis. A gazetteer of the state of New Jersey: comprehending a general view of its physical and moral condition, together with a topographical and statistical account of its counties, towns, villages, canals, rail roads, &c., accompanied by a map. Daniel Fenton. 1834. 104. Black Brook.. 9 February 2011.
  2. Web site: Black Brook Great Swamp Watershed Association. greatswamp.org. en-US. 2017-02-26.