MacGregory Brook, Peekskill

To the north of NYC along the Hudson River are smaller cities that relate as much to the state’s defining river as its local tributaries that provided drinking water, powered its mills, and industries. Many such creeks have been driven underground to reduce flooding and open more land for development. In this post-industrial century, Hudson Valley towns and cities are rediscovering their hidden waterways for their cultural and ecological value.

At its mouth, MacGregory Brook flows into the Hudson River at Peekskill Landing Park, but in much of the city, it flows beneath streets and buildings. This creek powered mills and factories during the industrial period of the 19th century. Portions of it were daylighted but most of it remains under the surface.