| County: |
Jefferson |
| Town: |
Champion/Wilna |
| USGS Map: |
Carthage |
| Waterway: |
Black River |
| Latitude: |
N 43.97953o
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| Longitude: |
W 75.61557o
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| Drop: |
~ 20' |
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The Long Falls got its name because of its length. It spans
a very wide portion of the Black River between the villages of
Carthage and West Carthage. There are a number of islands in
this region. and a number of falls were there. Many years
ago a power dam was built between two of the islands.
Retaining dams were placed at some of the other parts of the
channel.
Parts of this area can be accessed by turning on Riverside
Drive in Carthage. This short street is at the end of the
Route 126 bridge spanning the two villages. At the end of
the street is a small park area. Distance views can be had
by crossing the river and going into West Carthage. Turn
right on North Main Street and in four blocks merge left onto
Champion Street. Follow the boat launch signs.
The Black River empties into Lake Ontario at the Black River
Bay, just southwest of the village of Dexter.
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