2012 ANNOUNCEMENT | AbandonedMines.org has acquired the
distribution and rights to Rodney Johnson's Highlands Trail and Mine Maps. Rodneys original
13x19 trail maps can still be ordered on this site here
In addition, Rodneys maps are now avialable via online instant download
at
www.abandonedmines.org. The maps on the Abandoned Mines website also
include, in addition to the trails, locations to the historic
mines of the New Hersey and NY Highlands and can be instantly
downloaded. New maps are being added and are now available at www.AbandonedMines.org.
My new book "Sterling Iron" is here. Limited order, only 50 books printed. $39.95 plus $4.95 shipping. Please email anne.simko@gmail.com for availability.
"Sterling Iron" is the story of the mines, iron furnaces and railways in Sterling Forest NY. The story starts in 1738 wnen when the first "bloomery" was constructed at Sterling Lake. Sterling Mine was opened in 1750 and the first Iron Furnace is built at the foot of Sterling Lake. The Chain Across the Hudson was forged here in 1778. Cannons and anchors were produced for the war of 1812. 1864 saw the coming of the railways. Several of the mines were completely renovated after WWI but then abandoned. I will be telling these and many more interesting tales in my new book.
Thomas Edison's "Ogden Baby"
Announcement | "Thomas Edison's "Ogden Baby" Is no longer available for sale, as all copies have been sold. However copies are still available at the Sparta Books Store in Sparta NJ, or the Sterling Hill Mining Museum in Ogdensburg, NJ.