Edge of Town. Gemeenschapsmolen on the Gaasp, Driemond, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Driemond takes its name from three small rivers: De Gaasp, Het Gein and the Smal Weesp. The polders here are wet and lie lower than these rivers, so water has to be removed. In our times elecrical pumps are used, but also this mill is needed to keep these polders dry for farming. I have earlier posted a photo of its sluice (www.flickr.com/photos/87453322@N00/51139465367/in/photoli...).
Framed by these birches, the mill across the Gaasp's water is a pretty sight in any season.
Edge of Town. Gemeenschapsmolen on the Gaasp, Driemond, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Driemond takes its name from three small rivers: De Gaasp, Het Gein and the Smal Weesp. The polders here are wet and lie lower than these rivers, so water has to be removed. In our times elecrical pumps are used, but also this mill is needed to keep these polders dry for farming. I have earlier posted a photo of its sluice (www.flickr.com/photos/87453322@N00/51139465367/in/photoli...).
Framed by these birches, the mill across the Gaasp's water is a pretty sight in any season.