Ashokan Reservoir
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Review from Tina C.
1/1/2010 3 photos
Hudson Valley's man-made creation of a reservoir as one of many suppliers servicing water to New York City located in Ulster County, New York.
Man-made reservoir creation came with a hefty price as the former Ashokan Reservoir Communities of nine (9) villages were either removed or obliterated forever which are: West Hurley, Ashton, Glenford, Brown's Station, Olive Bridge, Brodhead, Shokan, West Shokan and Boiceville. On days where the water level is below normal close to drought warning, remnants of street pavements and cobble-stone streets are visible which are errie reminders of a past life for the former residents of these nine villages of Ulster County, ghost towns.
Ashokan Reservoir is worth a one day drive with a significant other or group of friends for a "sweet escape." The scenic is BEAUTIFUL on a sunny day!
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