Long Pond (Plymouth, Massachusetts)
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Location | Plymouth, Massachusetts |
Coordinates | 41°51′30′′N 70°36′15′′W / 41.85833°N 70.60417°W / 41.85833; -70.60417 |
Type | Pond |
Primary inflows | Little Long Pond and groundwater |
Primary outflows | Pond bottom |
Basin countries | United States |
Surface area | 211 acres (85 ha) |
Average depth | 46 ft (14 m) |
Max. depth | 100 ft (30 m) |
Settlements | Long Pond village |
Long Pond is a 211-acre (0.85 km2) cold water pond in Plymouth, Massachusetts, east of Myles Standish State Forest, Halfway Pond and Round Pond, west of Route 3 at Exit 3 and The Pinehills, northwest of Bloody Pond, and north of West Wind Shores. The pond has an average depth of 46 feet (14 m) and a maximum depth of 100 feet (30 m). It is fed by groundwater and an inlet from Little Long Pond, and drains through the pond bottom. A paved boat ramp provided by the Public Access Board with ample parking spaces is easily accessible from Route 3. The Pond has a 50 hp limitation on boating.[1]
Long Pond village
[edit ]The village of the same name to the southwest of the pond includes Faunce Church 41°50′50′′N 70°36′17′′W / 41.84722°N 70.60472°W / 41.84722; -70.60472 .
See also
[edit ]References
[edit ]- ^ "Six Ponds Improvement Association". Six Ponds Improvement Association.