Lake Hopatcong is the largest freshwater body in New Jersey, United States, about 4 square miles (10km²) in area. Located 30 miles from the Delaware River and 40 miles from New York City, the lake forms part of the border between Sussex and Morris counties in the state's northern highlands region. Lake Hopatcong was produced by damming and flooding of two ponds, known as the Great Pond and Little Pond, and the Musconetcong River, its natural outlet. Historically known as a resort lake for vacationing New Yorkers, it is now a mostly suburban residential lake.
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The exact origin of the name Hopatcong is unknown, though it is most commonly attributed to the Lenape Indian word for "stone water," or "stone over water". Some linguists believe "Hopatcong" to be a derivative of the Lenape word hapakonoesson, meaning "pipe stone". A definition perhaps more widely known is "honey waters of many coves", invented at the beginning of the 20th century to stimulate tourism.
Before the late 1700s, Lake Hopatcong was known by several names, including Great Pond and Little Pond (before flooding into a single lake), Sandhay Sea (circa 1648), Brookland Pond (mid-1700s), and Musconetcong Pond (1769).
Today, the station consists of low-level asphalt platforms on either side of the tracks, with a shelter on the Hackettstown-bound platform and 96 free parking spaces. It is the simplest of at least three structures that have served rail passengers at the site for more than a century.
The railroad tracks through Landing were first laid in 1854 by the Morris and Essex Railroad, which was extending its line from Newark westward to Hackettstown. The right-of-way parallelled the three-decade-old Morris Canal past Lake Hopatcong, the canal's leading source of water. At 900 feet about sea level, it was the highest point on the canal, which flowed downhill to the Delaware River to the west and the Hudson River to the east, and on the M&E railroad. But Landing itself, one of several hamlets that arose to serve the canal's boat crews and mule teams, held no particular promise as a revenue stop, and so no station was built there for about 30 years.
The air temps have been cold enough to get some ice formation on LakeHopatcong, New Jersey's largest freshwater lake. However, Joe at Dow's Boat Rentals said it has been so windy the main body of the lake remains open water.
Hopatcong — which is home to a portion of Lake Hopatcong, the largest lake in New Jersey at 2,500 acres — offers both seasonal and year-round living for those who want to be near the water ... More recent headlines from the Hopatcong area.
Drivers can use the following alternate routes.Route 46 eastbound detour.Take Exit 28 to Route 46 eastbound toward Ledgewood or LakeHopatcong.Continue on Route 46 eastbound and follow signs to rejoin ...
Currently priced at $1.75 million, the home is situated on a nearly half-acre lot on the main stretch of LakeHopatcong — the largest lake in New Jersey at nine miles long, covering 2,500 acres.
Here are seven local restaurants with stellar outdoor seating.The Windlass, LakeHopatcong. Located on the pristine shores of Lake Hopatcong, The Windlass offers one of the most aesthetic outdoor dining experiences in the state.
MountainLakes rolled to Monday's North 1 and 2, Group 1 overall title with a 21-stroke win at Newton CC in Newton. Mountain Lakes carded 310 and swept the top three individual spots in Group 2 ... Mountain Lakes 310-d ... Hopatcong 433.
Historic LakeHopatcongFountain flowed for first time in years. Historic Lake Hopatcong Fountain flowed for first time in years ... "I want everyone to enjoy their valuable recreation time on Lake Hopatcong.
Hopatcong senior pitcher/shortstop ...Miller allowed 16 hits, a walk, and four earned runs, striking out six – including the 200th batter of her career – in nine innings of Hopatcong's losses to MountainLakes and North Warren.Madison Mortimer.
From LakeHopatcong — ... "Years ago, no one was going to places like Lake Hopatcong ... Lake Hopatcong," has lived on the lake since 1957 and has more than 30 years of experience selling real estate there.
... which will receive $750,000 for a sewer project aimed at reducing harmful bacteria in Lake HopatcongMaplewood, which will get $960,000 for stormwater infrastructure upgrades to curb flooding.
