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Pond in Massachusetts, United States

Long Pond
Boat ramp
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LocationPlymouth, Massachusetts
Coordinates41°51′30″N 70°36′15″W / 41.85833°N 70.60417°W / 41.85833; -70.60417
TypePond
Primary inflowsLittle Long Pond and groundwater
Primary outflowsPond bottom
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area211 acres (85 ha)
Average depth46 ft (14 m)
Max. depth100 ft (30 m)
SettlementsLong Pond village

Long Pond is a 211-acre (0.85 km) 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.

Long Pond village

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

References

  1. "Six Ponds Improvement Association". Six Ponds Improvement Association.

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