Following Rancocas Creek Water Trail flood tide around Timbuctoo, downtown Mt. Holly cormorants, welcome to Mt. Holly National Historic District, passing under oxbow troll (but….no tomte), up into avant-garde “mellow yellow juxtaposition” Mill Race, 1941 flood channel, quashing thirst w Spellboard cold un, back around past the 1843 print shop (now Robin’s Nest), Mount Holly (questa, elev 187 feet above sea level) incoming view-shed to the widows walk up on the County Lyceum (right dead center).

Turtles catching last warmth of setting sun, Spring peppers to beat the band, wood duck rafting, osprey riding thermals, otter and beaver tracks crossing, deer bedded down, a fine early Spring Sunday evening sunset.

8 years of research. A presentation on the natural history and diversity of Burlington County, NJ Rancocas Creek commerce and it’s influences on heritage, history and community. And the surface is just being scratched. Zap along any comments…

A multi-dimensional maritime heritage and site survey of NJ’s Rancocas Creek maritime heritage . With a focus on Timbuctoo. Prepared w/ collaboration and assistance from numerous individuals. Prepared by students of Dr. Stephen Nagiewicz, Stockton University School of Environmental Sciences. Many thanks to Westampton Township.