Structures FOUND on Google Maps! Abandoned???

[@JPVideos81]

What did you think of the findings? Should I revisit this place again when it's warmer? I can tell you that I learned a little bit more info about this area and the history of this particular area is pretty incredible.

[@barbara-pigeonbray4579]

Would love to revisit when the water is warmer and you can walk thru the culverts...💙

[@sheelfjohnson]

Definitely revisit 👍💙

[@queenb9070]

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[@jacobpoucher]

didnt i just watch this/ why is the other video set to private?

[@koolkid1702]

That would b soo super awsome ta revisit

[@abbynormal2111]

Every video is an adventure for this armchair explorer. Thank you for every one!

[@brokenangel2224]

I agree!! Used to get out and explore like this, but I can't much, anymore. THANK YOU, JP, for these WONDERFUL ADVENTURES!!! ❤

[@cpoguemahone]

The underwater footage was absolutely mesmerizing. ❤❤ The sounds, the views and the leaves resting on the river bottom all accompanied with the little fishies ❤❤❤

[@brianleeper5737]

The structure with the concrete pad and access hatch door probably has a pump inside. It looks like a sewage lift station to me. It's common to find lift stations at the lowest elevations, which tend to be where streams run. (Lift stations basically pump sewage uphill). The other structure has a radio antenna and a telephone line--these are probably for a SCADA system, so the utility can remotely monitor them. It may house the controls for the sewage lift station pump. I find it somewhat surprising that the utility that owns this stuff does not have a sign with their contact phone number in case of an emergency---most utilities around here are very good about marking what is theirs with a phone number.

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks once again for sharing that!

[@brianleeper5737]

@@JPVideos81 Not a problem, I once had a job where I learned a lot about water and sewer infrastructure, and made the SCADA system work right.

[@miggyfixx6418]

No signs because there is no liability. These are public lands, and I'll bet anything there is no official documentation pertaining to the original construction, or ownership of those block structures. That's because we don't actually know who built them, and there never was any documentation. Found, and repurposed. Pre-Columbian is my guess...

[@thekingsilverado3266]

That is more than likely a turn of the century city water line still operating. I know by the hub and shape of that pipe. Not a sewer water lift which would cross ones mind. Some of these natural water feeds here where I live are pneumatic no pumps required mining pushes the clean water right out of the ground. Best water U will drink like where I live here...

[@kennethmaynard5046]

it appears that it's a water treatment plant they use the same type of cranes to lift chlorine gas canisters if it was sewage lift JP would have gotten a whiff

[@gaylebrodt676]

I still think that TV is restorable!😂 Just wanted to say again, love the sound of the leaves crunching as you walk on them and all the sounds of the water. Beautiful underwater footage with really clear water, and it was fun to see the fish! I definitely think you should go back to explore those fascinating arched culverts! So cool that you can get spring water too. I think it's awesome you found the structures and as always you find interesting items along the journey. I meant to tell you the first time that your photos are beautiful! Love and enjoyed this video each time I watched it! Thank you JP! 💙💙

[@JPVideos81]

After finding out more info on this area, a return visit is a must. Just gotta wait for warmer temps to walk those culverts.

[@thekingsilverado3266]

@@JPVideos81 Hey do me a favor come have a visit here now some dopes just built a Dollar General right on top an old slag bed and old shaft mine so 75ft deep... I invited U before to cover the June Dale Mine fires and Jamesville as well... Luzerne carbon county border run right up my driveway... Have a blast

[@timbryant9869]

I'm from Florida, but I managed to find this spot on google and was able to find some old surveys of the area done by the USGS. You are likely correct that the separate arched tunnels were one long tunnel before they collapsed. To separate lines of an old gravity railroad joined together right over that brook, which would require a wider than usual bridge. Also, the newer building with the gantry is a water pump station for fresh water. I seen a couple suggest a sewer lift station, but it would be very irresponsible to run sewer pipes in a brook bed. The gantry is for replacing the 25 to 30 horsepower turbine pump that is housed inside (there are likely at least 2 or more pumps). They are typically too heavy to move by hand. I tried to stay vague enough to keep the location a secret, I know you normally prefer the locations are kept a bit of a secret. Thanks for taking us along.

[@JPVideos81]

I appreciate your input and for keeping it vague.

[@playhooky]

I never heard him say, but are either of you willing to say (if you do really know) is this on private property or some type of public land? I would sure think some research could have been done at the local county assessor's office or something of that sort to show the ownership and then researching even more on the history of the land. But I suppose that must not be the kind of video you choose to make.

[@yeoldegunporn]

“It would be very irresponsible to run sewage though a brook” 😂😂😂 don’t visit Texas.

[@barbara-pigeonbray4579]

So much to love in this video ....Fall leaves , flowing water , beautiufl old structures...and a gorgeous photo montage ...💙👍💙

[@JPVideos81]

It was a really enjoyable day weather wise and adventure wise.

[@adzadzy]

I can remember this, the under water footage was cool and the picture montage at the end, some stunning pics, nice video jp 👍

[@johnnyringo3171]

Another great explore! Nice to see some wild trout in the stream. 💙

[@GD_MoonBlister]

This was an amazing find JP! Thanks for sharing and I look forward to your return to this site in warmer weather! Stay well!!

[@hughwolfe1176]

What a fascinating area you live in. The older I get the more I appreciate the past. It’s hard to believe but 40 years ago I lived in York PA, a couple hours south… I’ve watched three of your videos this evening, enjoyed them all. Thanks for getting out to record history and sharing it. 💙

[@JPVideos81]

Glad you're enjoying the videos. Same with me... the older I get, the more I appreciate.

[@margiecooper6045]

This is my favorite of your recent videos. Love the fall colors and rustle of the leaves as you walk and exploring by walking through woods. I believe you should come back to this area again. I bet there is plenty more to discover. ❤

[@JPVideos81]

Thank you very much!

[@JeffEikenberry]

Great video! Thanks for taking us with you on this exploration!

[@JPVideos81]

My pleasure!

[@brokenangel2224]

JP, YOU find the most Beautiful Nature spots!! THANK YOU for taking us along!

[@micheleredtfeldt678]

I really enjoyed this! Looking forward to your going back and exploring the culverts in warmer weather.

[@Camden09]

That is some beautiful stone tunnels and the fall colors, too. Excellent video, JP. 👍

[@tabbycat8323]

That was so beautiful. Just seeing the scenery and those culverts were enough. Thank you! 💙

[@thekingsilverado3266]

That appears to be maybe the old Dunmore foundry area. The giant 16" water line would then make sense.... from the civil war on that foundry made just about about anything. it shut down after WWI some time due to being in operation since 1821. The foundry had a dozen names as well. I believe it is just west of the Avoca Airport. Don't quote me on that one but you can see structures just like those from Nanticoke all the way thru that area up to Scranton and above. Even farther south west past Ashland too has alot of stuff like that where steel and wire was made even nails and tin roofing too.. Dunmore Scranton even the old Brewery in Wilkes Barre used giant 12" 14" & 16" piping to feed foundries factories and other stuff too. Mining brought the water to the surface and the area harnessed the water. Same could be said in the Allentown area as to how many slate and Gypsum mines came about pure water just started to flow to the surface for the taking. The area this guy is in would have many roads and RR tracks and I mean alot of em... I am not sure what that foundry really made... Its just I stumbled on stuff like that with an adventure pal and it does blow your mind to know someone made all those stone structures which was mainly the Army Corps of Engineers not local industry not at all. The Army Corps of Engineers purpose was to harness natural resources for war and peace time purposes when abundant FREE resources were discovered. That is not natural structures they served a purpose and maybe still do,,, Later in the 20th century came 20" and 24" and even 36" water pipes after WWII ended. Those structures usually have a date on em but not all of em... The areas from Salisbury Twsp near Allentown all the way to the ruins of the Bethlehem Steel plant also confirm that too... When the Bethlehem Steel was torn down there were 48" water lines running right up out of the Lehigh River right to the forges and coke works and power houses. The Bethlehem Steel Corp actually requested that dams be added to the river to slow the flow of waters to a more stable flow rates rather than adding pumps. After the Dams were placed like the one at A&B meats in Allentown the steel company added pumps and electrical control systems... How do I know that? I worked there & at PB&E RR too...

[@peggyh2637]

Love your videos 💙

[@JPVideos81]

Ty!

[@sherryh7485]

Into the unknown! Your videos are true natural adventures, thank you!

[@davidhibbs6989]

💙 well I watched it all the way through the 2nd time and as said before I'll be here when you come back in the spring for a new adventure at this location!

[@JPVideos81]

I appreciate you doing that. Thanks!

[@sheelfjohnson]

So much cool stuff to see in this video. But it's also a good asmr video with all of the water sounds and leaf-crunching. I look forward to the warm weather explore of this spot. 💙🩵 Thanks!

[@brokenangel2224]

WOW! That water is crystal clear, Beautiful!!!

[@elishagreen2954]

I didn't mind re watching this. So many unexpected things came your way on this adventure ❤

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks!

[@spacecadet2973]

💙 Love it man. Can't wait to go out and explore this year once Spring comes.

[@sandyseibelhager7131]

Another great video. I can’t wait for the follow-up video when it’s warmer. 💙

[@JPVideos81]

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[@snikies22]

Love these Google finds videos that you do JP. Keep up the good work! 💙

[@JPVideos81]

Glad you enjoy them! More to come.

[@ruthsnyder3462]

I trust you implicitly. This is as well done as all your videos. I enjoyed it enough to watch it again! 😊❤😊

[@JPVideos81]

Thank you!

[@BonitaBears29]

always love watching your videos JP.!

[@dianacanales2526]

Even though I was baffled by "...incorrect claim issue" I was happy to watch this one again. The fall scenery on such a gorgeous day was really nice! I do hope you get a chance to come back to this place when it's warmer, and I'm interested to hear what you learned about the structures and culverts. Looking forward to your next adventure!😊💙💙💙

[@JPVideos81]

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[@mimig5357]

💙Great adventure!! Loved it more the second time!!

[@JPVideos81]

😊💙

[@ryanfrogz]

I really love these exploration videos. I’ve always wanted to do something of the sort, but alas, there’s nothing to explore in my area.

[@asilversurfer4372]

I watched this again, I do like seeing the autumn colours & of cause the adventure

[@Hobby_Hooligan]

Lil fishy at very begining of the underwater view 👌 love this find. Great chill spot

[@giniwalters8401]

Hey Jay! I really enjoyed this great adventure, Google maps find and awesome finds along the way!!! I loved the culverts with the water running down rocks making a trickling sound!!! The buildings are very interesting!!! I loved seeing under the water and the fish that's there!!! I would love to see you go back during warmer weather 💙💙 Thank you Jay for all you do!!! I greatly appreciate you 💙💙 God bless you, keep you healthy and safe 🙏❤️🙏

[@JPVideos81]

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[@sonplusone7059]

Happy to watch it again. Chris and I love your videos and have a great respect for you. Sad you had to go thru this with so many views but here’s to mega views on the second time around. 🤗💙

[@JPVideos81]

I appreciate both of you a bunch. Happy exploring!

[@alanstant9356]

I was gonna say that some of the structures would be there but those water falls and that filling stations are awesome finds and that beautiful area where you are at Jay.

[@haywoodyoudome]

I'd definitely be checking the local historical society records and property maps.

[@Paulie1232]

Beautiful scenery 👌

[@debbieritter1096]

Love going along on these discoveries- never saw anything like it- fun!

[@mscheuring70]

Great video Jay! really enjoyed watching it again.

[@Luvpig]

Happy to watch again!❤

[@P00pyTheJ]

The arched culvert is definitely older than the 1900's. No doubt. The other may also be, but I expect that it's actually been originally older and then rebuilt more recently as the base and some of the exterior parts look a lot older.

[@palyba1]

So awesome as usual! And you are going back! Take someone with you, please? There had to have been a reason they made those culverts. Too perfectly made. And the coal. Water. All looks like a coal mining area to me. I could be totally wrong also. But knowing you, plans are being processed. Thank you for sharing this amazing find! 💙

[@JPVideos81]

I did find out the reason for those culverts and it's something I never considered. Return coming spring of 2024!

[@jenniferbutcher8393]

Such a neat explore! Of course, favorite part is the crystal clear water with fallen leaves and fish...😍

[@JPVideos81]

That water looked sooo refreshing!

[@jacqelineyoung732]

I love your videos i just started watching you and have been very happy so far! 💙

[@Chirita008]

Thanks for sharing your journeys!! 💙

[@JPVideos81]

My pleasure 💙

[@valeriemyers6596]

Another great video! Nice to see you a few keystones in the culverts in the keystone state!

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks 👍

[@musclecarmitch908]

Great 2nd time around JP! 😊👍

[@JPVideos81]

👍🏽💙

[@clareriley]

Absolutely love this video. Your underwater footage with the Autumn leaves is fabulous 👌. 2nd time to watch it and actually saw bits I didn't see the first time xxx❤

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks so much for watching it again! 💙💙

[@randywilson4529]

I think those coverts were once continuous and have collapsed over time just my guess, love watching these types of videos I love to explore old places to learn the history of it. I think those building is some sort of a pumping station since you have power going to it. Neat find 👍

[@CaffienatedMojo]

I stumbled upon your channel and I've been enjoying each video. Subscribed💙

[@gregdiamond6023]

I wish, sometimes, that the south had not remained as agrarian as it did. A lot of this scenery wouldn’t be pent up on private property. Anyway, that thing that part of the access rd. Could go back to the 1800s. You didn’t say if it was paved but the road could’ve been paved at anytime. So I’m going to guess thè 1800s and it was paved later. Sucks that hat the buildings were posted but that’s the way she goes sometimes. Great job J! I love these adventures!💙💙

[@Ike.The.Jokester]

I worked in the water industry for a few years. Drilling water wells and building pump stations, so I understand exactly what all of that stuff is. 💙

[@SueBobChicVid]

Google Earth shows a scar in the topography heading to the west towards Carbondale from the area of the arched culverts. Maybe there was some conveyor or rail heading to/from Racket Brook Colliery. Perhaps they covered the stream for both water control and to prevent spillage from an overhead conveyor fouling the flow. I love to follow along on these. Fun!

[@debbieblaylock9997]

Beautiful scenery ❤

[@NikkiLace311]

So the building that's fenced off with the "Gantry Crane". Is, if i'm not mistaken, a telephone exchange building. It's too big to be a lift station. I'd be curious of the GPS Coords. You should have gave us a walk around the building or at least found out who owns the building. but great video none the less 💙

[@paulam408]

Thanks for uploading. Really enjoyed it. 💙

[@juliem9379]

Love your editing style and commitment to the footage

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks!

[@Jennifermcintyre]

💙thanks again for bringing us along!!

[@JPVideos81]

My pleasure 💙

[@ByGraceIGo]

Beautiful place! I love the culverts with the lovely little water fall. If all those leaves and crap or cleaned out of there and make a great swimming place.

[@deadreaver666]

The pit at 27:00 looks like a sewage pit at a lift station. I'd assume the buildings nearest it are to do with that. This would explain why its so locked up, toxic gasses and confined spaces and the like.

[@tanaskoviak]

Hey JP - recently stubbled upon your channel and I am really enjoying the content (Live in VA; From OH; college in Western PA) and noticed on a few videos that you and your friends were rocking a lot of CONRAIL swag. Any chance you all are former railroaders? My father started with Penn Central, was with CONRAIL from beginning to end and retired from Norfolk Southern. Keep up the great work!

[@JPVideos81]

We're just rail fans

[@melribbonboo3378]

Great Explore. I remember my console TV It was covered in lamps and candles and banners. There was no space on top it lasted for years.

[@JPVideos81]

Those console tv's was like having extra table space.

[@PatriciaVincent-g2t]

There are no words to say how much I enjoy your videos. I am unable to get out to explore due to leg problems. Thank You for very interesting videos.💙💙💙💙

[@JPVideos81]

Absolutely my pleasure 💙💙

[@CarrieHackler]

Love it Creeks the Fish and Culver's ❤️❤️

[@glennsmith3303]

Outstanding, thank you.

[@debratorntore9539]

😀❤❤ I watched to the end.great show. God Bless

[@ExploringPennsylvania]

Yeah another Google maps video thanks jp

[@paulzimmerman6058]

Thank you for bringing me along on your adventure 💙

[@JPVideos81]

You're welcome!

[@dalewcjr]

Thank you for the videos, Beautiful old history💙

[@cav6112]

Great video! 💙

[@oldmanwithacam3040]

Did you mention the date above the door of the last building 28:54 ? I believe it was 1925 which might give some sort of time line to the construction of all these things. Glenn

[@elishagreen2954]

And yes please go back ❤

[@ladyrider201]

💙what a great and interesting video

[@susanorr7535]

So beautiful there!

[@AJay_1987]

New to your channel. I was drawn by the beautiful stone structures and clear water. I loved the underwater footage 😂 and the fish. The one fish looked stunned for a second. I love it.

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks for checking out my video adventure.

[@redlinemando]

Even though I don't always comment, I always enjoy the adventures & locations. Safe explores & thanks for bringing us along!!!!!!! 💙

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks 💙

[@ronaldjohnson7861]

💙 Thank you for a great video! I saw one of the buildings had 1926 on the side of the roof.

[@njsammy5205]

💙 I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!

[@JPVideos81]

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[@jeffaurand2345]

Nice fish!

[@JPVideos81]

A couple nice looking ones in there

[@jaclyn.b]

Such interesting history on that entire mountain! That Artesian Spring has the coldest, best water in the Northeast!

[@JPVideos81]

I'm bringing a bottle to taste it next time.

[@charlesdeilke8364]

Those are infiltration wells to collect drinking water water. They are most likely interconnected and feed that water main you followed up. Since they are so close to surface and a stream the water is considered " under the influence of surface water " and would require treatment before use.

[@StantonsJourneys]

Maybe the water treatment was added after the mining operation to clean up the water supply. Pretty neat finds and look forward to the summer adventure Here. Thanks for sharing JP. 💙

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks man!

[@pondwater2]

5Thanks!

[@danno3497]

I watched your older video again(Twice) just to see if i recognized anything.... And i didnt.I am watching again to see what you changed 😆 And i think i will watch this one a few times!

[@JPVideos81]

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[@Peachyt82]

@JPVideos @16:40 can you not tell one rather nice long culvert tunnel that has had the sad missfortune of collapses along it and is not multiple culvert tunnels. please get it correct for future times you may come across these wounderful stoneworks. Anyways love watching these videos that you as it is nice to see people combining both google maps with going outdoors and exploring and not staying stuck at home on the tv or gaming consoles or glued to mobiles. Much respect to you on that part! just that was my one gripe of you getting it wrong on the culvert.

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

Central California watching 💙

[@JPVideos81]

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[@sheelfjohnson]

And Washington state 🌲

[@rogerhare7886]

2nd viewing. Very enjoyable. Love the Autumn foliage. Think there was a gravity narrow-gauge RR for rock or coal there.💙

[@ByGraceIGo]

Nature takes over roads incredibly fast! And if you look around a lot of those trees are not super old growth or anything.

[@verek1]

Not sure about the structures higher up, but the first stone culvert and the way the area around it is built up reminds me of an old rail line. Looks like the rail was taken out and the old line repurposed as a road. I don't know what area this is, but my guess higher up with the arched culvert was possibly for mining. The ached culvert was so they could have a wide flat area to work or process whatever they were getting. Since you found some coal up there I would think it was maybe remnants of a coal mine. The mine probably closed and the rail line at the first stone T culvert wasn't needed any more to haul what was being mined. The rail line was closed and later turned into a road. The area higher up with the arched culvert was also repurposed for something related to the water and the buildings added. One of the buildings had what looked like some eroded plaster or concrete on the walls to look like square block and all the buildings had concrete roofs. Those seem a little more modern than the arched culvert. The buildings are in way better shape than the arched culvert so it seems the culvert isn't needed for whatever those buildings are for. Just my guess on the area

[@cgrim40]

Is it public access or private? It would make a great place to live off grid?

[@JPVideos81]

It's private, but public access is allowed for hiking.

[@Laredopsycho79]

This was probably for the water company before Brownell treatment plant was built, the building with the electric service is probably a pump house

[@andyanderson7548]

This is pretty awesome already

[@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage]

❤ @JP videos hi my friend. Im amazed that some of the walls in the culverts looked like old world construction. Meaning finished fronts and very tightly fitted with no morter. What do you think? We all know many were here long long long before columbus

[@P00pyTheJ]

I was going to say the same. I'd like to get more imagery from inside the culvert as it's very old. If that's out there, what else is in the area?

[@lizardzman]

Not sure where you are, but I find it amazing that there was no tagging or graffiti that Is could see.

[@ElleKBee]

Very cool video. Thank you❤

[@JPVideos81]

My pleasure 💙

[@jameskelly9800]

Early municipal water system. Also possible, steel mills and mines would sometimes have their own reservoirs and water systems to support their water hungry industries. Mills (and towns) would be built in proximity to the raw materials and fade away as the resources were used up.

[@Gizathecat2]

Oh, I also follow the Trek Planner channel. He uses Google Earth to find old Native American ruins in Utah. I like these “modern” ruins.

[@tracychapple2993]

💙 stunning find.

[@JPVideos81]

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