Haggetts Pond facts for kids
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 Haggetts Pond
Location in Massachusetts
Haggetts Pond
Location in the United States
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| Location | Andover, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42°38′36″N 71°12′18″W / 42.64333°N 71.20500°W |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
Haggetts Pond is a special body of water in Andover, Massachusetts, United States. It acts as a reservoir, which means it stores water for the town to use. You can find it in the western part of Andover. This pond is so important that a nearby road is also named after it.
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Where is Haggetts Pond?
Haggetts Pond is located in Andover, Massachusetts. It's easy to find because it's bordered by Route 133 on its south side. If you look a bit further northwest, you'll find Interstate 495. To the northeast, there's Interstate 93. The pond's exact location is 42°38′36″N 71°12′18″W / 42.64333°N 71.20500°W. The Merrimack River is also connected to the pond. This connection helps add more water to the reservoir when needed.
Fun Activities at the Pond
Haggetts Pond is a great place to enjoy the outdoors! Many activities are allowed, but some are not, to keep the water clean and safe.
Allowed Activities
You can enjoy these activities around Haggetts Pond:
- Walking
- Hiking
- Jogging
- Biking
- Fishing
If you want to fish, you can do it from the shoreline. You can also use a registered rowboat.
Prohibited Activities
To protect the reservoir, some activities are not allowed:
- Canoeing or kayaking
- Windsurfing
- Sailing
- Ice skating
- Ice fishing
- Swimming
- Bathing
- Wading
- Pets in the water
These rules help make sure the pond stays a clean and healthy source of water for Andover.
History of Haggetts Pond
Haggetts Pond has a long history. In the 1600s, early settlers knew it by a different name: "Five Mile Pond." This older name shows up in some historical documents from that time.
Trails and Roads
Around Haggetts Pond, you'll find many hiking trails. Some of these trails were once part of an old railway line, the Lowell and Lawrence Railroad. These trails are perfect for exploring the area and enjoying nature.
The pond also gives its name to a road called Haggetts Pond Road. This road starts west of the pond and crosses Route 133. Most of Haggetts Pond Road is located on the north side of the pond. In fact, almost all the houses on Haggetts Pond Road are on the north side!
