Recreation Maps
As Popular as Paddles
The Delaware River Basin Commission offers a set of recreation maps for the
Delaware River that covers the 200-mile, non-tidal reach of the river from Hancock, N.Y., to
Trenton, N.J.
The ten-map series depicts river channel locations and depths, stream miles and
reference points, and provides a detailed classification of streamflow characteristics in
accordance with the International Canoe Federation's Scale of River Difficulty -- a valuable
tool for canoeists and other boaters navigating the river.
Included with the maps is a list of private liveries which rent canoes, rafts, tubes, and
other watercraft and provide boaters information about the river's many recreational
opportunities. An updated and detailed list of river access areas in New Jersey, New York,
and Pennsylvania also is provided, offering information on the availability of parking areas,
boat ramps, sanitary facilities and trash receptacles. A pamphlet on canoe safety rounds out
the package.
A synthetic paper stock and special inks were used in printing the maps, which first
came out in 1966 and were updated in 1979 and again in 1991. The coated paper has
impressive tear strength and is highly resistant to moisture.
The maps and accompanying information come in a durable zipper lock, waterproof
bag.
The cost is $10 per set. They may be obtained at the DRBC's offices, 25 State Police
Drive, West Trenton, N.J., or by sending a $10 check or money order (made out to the
Delaware River Basin Commission) to the Commission at P.O. Box 7360, West Trenton,
N.J. 08628.
The Commission also offers recreational maps for the Schuylkill River. Comprised of
eight sections, the Schuylkill map set has many of the features of the Delaware maps and
covers the area from the Tamaqua Dam to the Fairmount Dam in Philadelphia. The cost is $8
per set.
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