Rutan Hill, Volcanic hill in Sussex County, New Jersey, USA
Rising 270 feet above the adjacent creek valley, Rutan Hill reaches an elevation of 1,020 feet in the landscape of northern New Jersey.
The geological formation dates back approximately 420 million years, with magmatic activity occurring during the late Ordovician period at the end of the Taconic Orogeny.
Native American settlements in the region around Rutan Hill preceded European colonization, leaving traces of their presence through artifacts and local stories.
Access to Rutan Hill requires permission as the property remains under private ownership with posted signs indicating restricted entry throughout the grounds.
The hill forms part of the Beemerville Alkaline Complex, containing the largest surface expression of lamprophyric diatremes in the geological formation.
GPS coordinates: 41.24500,-74.67600
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:31
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