The Mamaroneck river above mentioned, forms the eastern boundary of the town, and derives its source from Horton's pond. This stream is more remarkable for the romantic valleys it forms, and the rich country it winds through, than for its extent, being generally buried within deep banks. Near its junction with the Sheldrake, (directly north of the village) it forms a beautiful valley between high rolling hills, upon the sides of which, are boulders of enormous size.

In the immediate vicinity of the bridge, the waters become merged in an extensive mill pond, which discharges a stream sufiicient to propel several manufactories.

The Sheldrake rises from two springs in Scarsdale.^ The general surface of the surrounding country is hilly, and abounds in wild and romantic scenery.

Mamaroneck, is one of the most ancient villages in the county having been laid out soon after the purchase in 1660. It now

» The Sheldrake Springs are situated on the laud of John Hatfield.

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contains fwo chnrcIieSj two cotton factories, several stores and about 50 dwellings. a

The former divisions of the high ridge, originally called *'good snccess ridge," (facing the bay and post road) are still distinguished by the names of their original propi ietors, viz., Heathcote, Nelson and Bndds' hills. Near the entrance of the village from the west is situated Heathcote hill, the property of the Rt. Rev. William Heathcote de Lancey, whose family formerly resided here. At present occupied by Mrs. Ludlow.

The De Lancey residence stands upon the site of a stately brick edifice, erected by Colonel Caleb Heathcote, sometime prior to 1704, and destroyed by fire during the revolution.