The yet to be built Interstate 890 took a similar route, but ended up in a large traffic circle at Erie Boulevard in the 1947 Proposed Downtown Arterial Routes study. The Route 50 Connection also was never built, with most traffic continuing to use the Great Western Gateway Bridge or Freeman's Bridge.
After hiking Lows Ledge, I spent some time down by Hitchens Pond at the carry, just taking in the darkening skies.
Wednesday June 24, 2020 — Bog River Flow
They are oddly beautiful I must say, especially with the bright-reds of the infrared emitted by the grass at the Green Lakes Golf Course. Look at those rich blues on the infrared photo near the beach, where the green color of the lake is most pronounced. Also do scroll up on the image and explore the difference between Green Lakes and the Old Erie Canal.
On false color imagery:
RED - Near Infrared
GREEN - Natural Red
BLUE - Green Band
Click the layer box on the upper right hand corner to show the traditional aerial photography.
