Great Ditch

Great Ditch is a drainage ditch that drains areas of the Pigeon Swamp State Park in New Jersey in the United States.

Great Ditch
Great Ditch map
Location
CountryUnited States
Physical characteristics
Source 
  coordinates40°23′5″N 74°28′57″W
  elevation89 ft (27 m)
Mouth 
  coordinates
40°23′39″N 74°30′27″W
Basin features
ProgressionLawrence Brook, Raritan River, Atlantic Ocean
River systemRaritan River system

Course

Great Ditch starts at 40°23′5″N 74°28′57″W,[1] in the Pigeon Swamp State Park. It flows west, crossing Fresh Ponds Road and Route 130 before joining another stream at 40°23′39″N 74°30′27″W[1] which drains into the Lawrence Brook.

Purpose

This canal's purpose is to drain sections of the Pigeon Swamp to prevent flooding of Deans Rhode Hall Road, which passes through the swamp.

Sister tributaries

See also

References

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