Toponymy Sourland Mountain



the reddish brown soil of sourland mountain.


the origin of name sourland unclear , few theories exist. derived term “sorrel-land” describes sorrel (reddish-brown) colored soils encountered pioneering german farmers, or german immigrants sauerland region anglicized name of home region. possible source name 17th century dutch settlers referred region sauer landt because region not suitable farming. day, area remains relatively undeveloped - besides being unsuitable farming, hard igneous rock, nonporous clay soils, steep slopes , perched wetlands create groundwater conditions make area difficult drilling wells , installing septic systems.







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