If you want to just look at post, you do NOT need an account.
But, if you want to post comments you need to open an account. Please:
Click Here to apply for an account.

Black Hole in Catskill Escarpment

Chat about the Catskill Mountains in general.
mtnclimber
Posts: 496
Joined: Sat Oct 10, 2009 10:46 pm

Re: Black Hole in Catskill Escarpment

Unread post by mtnclimber »

Bear's Den gets it's name from a bear that over-wintered there once in the 1800's. I have never explored some of the crevices. Not sure what I would find. Great pictures Rich.
one2wonder
Posts: 9
Joined: Tue Jun 05, 2012 2:59 pm

Re: Black Hole in Catskill Escarpment

Unread post by one2wonder »

This is the bing birds eye view which I think was mapped from planes. http://binged.it/Mf589C - just a normal ridge.

I noticed this the other day. You should see how google earth represents it in 3d. I'm guessing there is an error in the topo information that all these map programs rely on for a very small area resulting in the vortex.
User avatar
mike
Posts: 1442
Joined: Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:20 pm
Location: Ravena, NY

Re: Black Hole in Catskill Escarpment

Unread post by mike »

It is an odd anomaly on the topo maps. Not sure how it ever got there.
d99

Re: Black Hole in Catskill Escarpment

Unread post by d99 »

well thats a bit of a let down, was hoping it was some massive cave to explore
Post Reply