Deep Voll Brook facts for kids
Deep Voll Brook, also known as Deep Brook, is a small stream that flows into Goffle Brook. It is part of a larger water system that eventually leads to the Passaic River. This brook helps drain water from the eastern side of First Watchung Mountain. It flows through parts of Bergen and Passaic counties in New Jersey. As you follow the brook upstream, you will find the towns of Hawthorne and Wyckoff.
A Look Back: The Story of Deep Voll Brook
What's in a Name?
Deep Voll Brook got its name from the Dutch words Diepte Voll. This means "Deep Fall." It is a good name because the brook has many small waterfalls and flows down steep hills.
A long time ago, before the 1900s, this stream was called "Cold Brook." The Lenape people, who lived here first, called it "Muksukemuk."
Today, people who live in Hawthorne and Wyckoff often just call the brook and the land around it "The Ravine."
Protecting "The Ravine"
Recently, more people have become interested in "The Ravine." This is because new buildings and developments have started to threaten this special natural area. Many people, especially in Wyckoff, want to protect the land around Deep Voll Brook's beginning. They hope to keep it as open space for everyone to enjoy.
