20th century Birth of Steep Rock. In 1925, architect Ehrick Rossiter donated of land along the Shepaug River to a group of trustees for the purpose of preserving it as open space, marking the founding of the Steep Rock Association land trust, which today holds land and conservation easements protecting more than in Washington.
20th century Birth of Steep Rock In 1925, architect Ehrick Rossiter donated. of land along the Shepaug River to a group of trus,tees for the purpose of preserving it as open space, marking the founding of the Steep Rock Association land trust which today holds land and conservation easements protecting more than in Washington.