Deep Voll Brook, also known as Deep Brook (USGS captioned name), is a

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and part of the

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watershed. The brook drains part of the eastern flank of First Watchung Mountain, cutting through portions of

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and

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county in

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. Heading up the brook from its junction with

, one encounters the towns of

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and Wyckoff.

History

Deep Voll Brook's name is derived from the Dutch ''Diepte Voll'', which literally translates to ''Deep Fall''. The name is accurate, considering the brook features numerous waterfalls and steep slopes. Prior to the 20th century, the brook was known as ''Cold Brook'', as well as ''Muksukemuk'', its

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name. In the modern era, locals in

and Wyckoff have simply come to call the brook and its surrounding terrain ''The Ravine''. Brief history of Deep Voll Brook and a historical account of ''The Ravine'' Local interest in ''The Ravine'' has spiked in recent years as development has threatened its existence. Many, particularly in Wyckoff, have pushed to see the upland terrain around Deep Voll Brook's headwaters preserved as open space.

References

External links

TopoQuest map depicting Deep Voll Brook (Deep Brook) in Hawthorne and Wyckoff
on

.
2007 Water Resources Data brief on USGS's Deep Voll Brook stream gage
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History

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