Recognizing Stone Features by LiDAR, and Two Chambers in New Jersey, Martin Rapp

Martin Rapp: Recognizing Stone Features by LiDAR, and Two Chambers in New Jersey NEARA fall conference Saturday 6 November 2021 Pointers for Recognizing Stone Features on New Jersey LIDAR Learn some pointers to consider when reviewing LIDAR imaging in search of stone features. Rock piles and or cairns are often made visible on LIDAR. Wall patterns including zig zag, or possible serpents might also be revealed. Some field-checked examples of sites found on LIDAR will be illustrated along with some distractions to watch for. A Pair of Classically Constructed Stone Chambers Identified in New Jersey Despite northern New Jersey’s similar topography/geology to eastern New York state, with a multitude of classic stone chambers, such chambers have gone unreported in New Jersey. A pair of stone chambers identified in northern New Jersey will be described, along with their questionable fate. Martin Rapp recently retired from a 33-year career as a Wildlife Biologist/Ecologist managing a system of nature preserves across New Jersey. He has now focused his attention on locating Ceremonial Stone Landscapes in New Jersey. He works closely with the Ramapough Lenape Nation and the NJ State Historic Preservation Office in this endeavor. Involved with NEARA for just six years he has identified dozens of locations of cairn fields both big and small, stone serpents and a whole lot more.