REMARKS: Camelback Mountain (2133-foot elevation) is a striking topographic projection marking the edge of the Pocono plateau in Monroe County. This is the highest point in the area, upheld by rocks of the Catskill Formation (Devonian age) that show evidence of having been covered by ice during the Woodfordian glaciation. On a clear day, the Catskill Mountains of New York State can be seen; the site is also known as Pocono Knob.
REFERENCES: Berg, T. M., Bucek, M. F., and Sevon, W. D. [1976], Geology and mineral resources of the Pocono Pines and Mount Pocono quadrangles, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Geological Survey, 4th ser., Atlas 204cd.
White, I. C. [1882], The geology of Pike and Monroe Counties, Pennsylvania Geological Survey, 2nd ser., Report of Progress G6, p. 7.
REMARKS: Scenic waterfalls over sandstones and siltstones of the Catskill Formation (Long Run Member, Late Devonian age); the height, size, and beauty of the waterfalls place them among the most spectacular in the state.
REFERENCES: Sevon, W. D. [1975], Geology and mineral resources of the Tobyhanna and Buck Hill Falls quadrangles, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Geological Survey, 4th ser., Atlas 204ab.
REMARKS: One of the best sites in the state for specimens of fossil horn corals. The rock exposure is part of the Mahantango Formation of Middle Devonian age; fossil materials include coelenterates, bryozoans, brachiopods, and one genus of trilobite.
REFERENCES: Beerbower, J. R., and McDowell, F. W. [1960], The Centerfield biostrome: An approach to a paleoecologic problem, Pennsylvania Academy of Science Proceedings, v. 34, p. 84-91.
Bolles, W. H., and Geyer, A. R. [1975], Pennsylvania Interstate 80 - Geologic guide, Pennsylvania Department of Education, p. 25-26.
REMARKS: A highly scenic water gap cut by the Delaware River through Kittatinny Mountain; the most attractive in the United States. Massive gray conglomerate and sandstone of the Shawangunk Formation of Silurian age supports the ridges and forms cliffs.
REFERENCES: Epstein, J. B. [1966], Structural control of wind gaps and water gaps and of stream capture in the Stroudsburg area, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U. S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 550-B, p. 80-86. Willard, Bradford [1938], A Paleozoic section at Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania Geological Survey, 4th ser., General Geology Report 11, 35 p.
REMARKS: In addition to the many archaeological discoveries made here, the dark-gray chert (flint) of the Buttermilk Falls Limestone and Shriver Chert (Old Port Formation, Devonian age), which originally attracted the Indians, are important geological units exposed. The high quality stone was used in making weapons and tools. Nearby is the old Leni Lenape tribe village of Minisink. The outcrop near the crest of the hill resembles a huge chair.
REMARKS: An outstanding example of an esker and a delta and lake plain.
REFERENCES: Beerbower, J. R., and McDowell, F. W. [1960], The Centerfield biostrome: An approach to a paleoecologic problem, Pennsylvania Academy of Science Proceedings, v. 34, p. 84-91.
Epstein, J. B., and Epstein, A. G. [1967], Geology in the region of the Delaware to Lehigh Water Gaps, Guidebook, 32nd Annual Field Conference of Pennsylvania Geological Survey, 4th ser., 89 p.
REMARKS: A large overhanging cliff of quartzite of the Shawangunk Formation (Tammany Member, Silurian age) was once used as living quarters by the Leni Lenape Indians. This site has recently been excavated for artifacts left behind by the Indians. Excavation sites such as this supply much of the evidence used to piece together ancient Indian cultures.
REMARKS: A magnificent view of the rim of the Pocono Plateau and east into the Glaciated Low Plateaus section; a view of the Delaware Water Gap in the distance. Outcrops of red siltstone of the Catskill Formation (Devonian age) are present at the overlook.
REMARKS: Bush Kill cascades over green and red sandstones and sandy shales of the Catskill Formation (Shohola Member, Devonian age); very scenic.
REFERENCES: Alvord, D. C., and Drake, A. A., Jr. [1976], Geologic map of the Bushkill quadrangle, Pennsylvania-New Jersey, U. S. Geological Survey, Geological Survey Geologic Quadrangle Map GQ-908.
REMARKS: A large peat bog; abundant quantities of sphagnum moss (peat) are present. This is the best developed, most southern, low-altitude boreal bog along the eastern seaboard.
REMARKS: The largest meander in the Delaware River and one of the best examples of this feature in the state; wild and scenic.