Watson Pond

Summary

Watson Pond is a small freshwater lake within Watson Pond State Park, in Taunton, Massachusetts, United States. The lake is connected to Lake Sabbatia and much of its coastline is forested. The lake is open to the public for swimming and ice fishing.

Watson Pond
Watson Pond
Location of Watson Pond in Massachusetts, USA.
Location of Watson Pond in Massachusetts, USA.
Watson Pond
Location of Watson Pond in Massachusetts, USA.
Location of Watson Pond in Massachusetts, USA.
Watson Pond
LocationTaunton, Massachusetts
Coordinates41°57′00″N 71°07′08″W / 41.950°N 71.119°W / 41.950; -71.119
TypeReservoir[1]
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface elevation62 ft (19 m)[1]

Since 1991 the Watson Pond has been listed as part of the Canoe River Aquifer Area of Critical Environmental Concern by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.[2]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Watson Pond
  2. ^ List of ACECs

External links edit

  • City of Taunton's Home Page Archived 2005-08-10 at the Wayback Machine
  • City of Taunton's Water Department's Home Page
  • Massasoit State Park
  • Taunton River Watershed Alliance Archived 2005-09-07 at the Wayback Machine