Long Pond (Plymouth, Massachusetts)

Long Pond
Location Plymouth, Massachusetts
Coordinates 41°51′30″N 70°36′15″W / 41.85833°N 70.60417°W / 41.85833; -70.60417Coordinates: 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 Halfway Pond
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 into Halfway Pond. A paved boat ramp provided by the Public Access Board with ample parking spaces is easily accessible from Route 3. The Pond has a 50hp 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.

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