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Mohican Brook
Mohican Brook is located in New York Adirondack Park
Mohican Brook
Mohican Brook is located in the United States
Mohican Brook
Location of the mouth of Mohican Brook
Country United States
State New York
Region Central New York Region
County Otsego
Physical characteristics
Main source 42°47′47″N 74°56′18″W / 42.79639°N 74.93833°W / 42.79639; -74.93833
River mouth Otsego Lake
Five Mile Point, New York, United States
1,191 ft (363 m)
42°45′53″N 74°53′58″W / 42.76472°N 74.89944°W / 42.76472; -74.89944

Mohican Brook is a small creek located in the middle part of Otsego County, New York. It flows into Otsego Lake. This happens north of Cooperstown, New York at a spot called Five Mile Point.

Discover Mohican Brook's Location

Mohican Brook is found in central New York State. It is a natural waterway that helps feed Otsego Lake. This lake is a well-known feature in the region.

Where Does It Flow?

The brook starts in one area and travels towards Otsego Lake. Its journey ends when its water joins the lake's water. This meeting point is near Cooperstown.

Mohican Brook in Literature

Mohican Brook is mentioned in a famous American novel. The book is called The Deerslayer. It was written by James Fenimore Cooper.

A Scene from The Deerslayer

In The Deerslayer, Mohican Brook flows through a place known as Mohican Canyon. The book describes this canyon as a "deep glen." This "deep glen" is where some characters in the story gather. The story tells how the main character, Deerslayer, tries to escape from them. He hides on a hill above the canyon. Most of this exciting scene happens around another nearby spot called Six Mile Point.

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