Rutherford Mines, Cedar Pond, Clinton, West Milford Township, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA
May of 2010.
© 2009 David S. Bernstein
Clinton Furnace tract, West Milford Township, Passaic County, New Jersey, USA
I could barely make out what this sign read from five feet away.
© David S. Bernstein, 2010
The Rutherford Mine had four shafts. This is the largest of them. The dumps contain some very rich magnetite. An occasional octahedral crystal may be found.
The furnace is located in the Newark Watershed. Hiking and other activities by permit only renewable yearly. Yes, I have a permit....