Moss Island

Moss Island is an island in Little Falls, New York, located between the Mohawk River and the New York State Barge Canal. It is composed of an igneous intrusion of syenite, and became an island when canal locks were built so boats could avoid the 40-foot (12 m) falls. It is known for its large 40–50-foot (12–15 m) deep potholes as well as being popular with local rock climbers. It was declared a National Natural Landmark in 1976.

https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Moss_Island

Some of the back story on Moss Island and the fight to save it, along with Lynne Jackson and Dan Van Riper’s trip to Moss Island can be found here: http://www.albanyweblog.com/2008/08-aug/08-08-08.php

See this 1976 Documentary on the proposed bridge over Moss Island and the fight to save Moss Island on Youtbue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOwYEhJuAc8

See the 1977 Revised Environmental Impact Statement on Southeast Arterial Hwy, Route 169 Replacement, Little Falls.
https://books.google.com/books?id=QqY1AQAAMAAJ

Carved

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The Potholers on Moss Island are truly carved by the hands of God.

Taken on Saturday September 21, 2019 at Moss Island.

Theodore Wind Bridge

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It's a remarkably elegant bridge, that graces over the Mohawk River and Barge Canal.

Taken on Saturday September 16, 2017 at Moss Island.

Circle

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When you walk around the potholers on Moss Island, there are many structures one can see and explore.

Taken on Saturday September 21, 2019 at Moss Island.

Little Falls Hydro Plant

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Between the Erie Canal and Mohawk River, on the road to Moss Island sits a small hydroelectric plant. Currently that road is closed while they are rebuilding the canal wall.

Taken on Saturday September 21, 2019 at Moss Island.

Mohawk River Below Little Falls

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Once you get south of the Lock 17, the river is quite placid, although there is a fair bit of noise from the Little Falls - Thruway Connector and the rail tracks on the opposite side of the river.

Taken on Saturday September 21, 2019 at Moss Island.