Northeast Pond facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Northeast Pond
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Location	Strafford County, New Hampshire; York County, Maine
Coordinates	43°26′54″N 70°57′57″W / 43.44833°N 70.96583°W / 43.44833; -70.96583
Primary inflows	Salmon Falls River; Branch River
Primary outflows	Salmon Falls River
Catchment area	102 square miles (260 km2)
Basin countries	United States
Max. length	2.7 mi (4.3 km)
Max. width	0.9 mi (1.4 km)
Surface area	645 acres (2.61 km2)
Average depth	7 ft (2.1 m)
Max. depth	40 ft (12 m)
Water volume	6,938 acre⋅ft (8,558,000 m3)
Residence time	23.7 days
Shore length1	9.6 mi (15.4 km)
Surface elevation	413 ft (126 m)
Settlements	Milton, New Hampshire; Lebanon, Maine
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Northeast Pond is a lovely body of water that sits right on the border between New Hampshire and Maine in the northeastern United States. It's quite a large pond, covering about 645 acres (which is over 2.6 square kilometers!). This pond is special because it connects with other nearby ponds, creating a bigger network of water for everyone to enjoy.

Exploring Northeast Pond

Northeast Pond is located in two different towns at once! Part of it is in Milton, New Hampshire, and the other part is in Lebanon, Maine. Imagine being able to visit two states just by walking around the edge of a pond!

What is the Milton Three Ponds Network?

Northeast Pond is not alone. It's connected to another pond called Milton Pond to its south. Milton Pond then connects to a smaller arm called Town House Pond. Together, these three water bodies form a cool network known as the Milton Three Ponds. This means the water flows between them, making them all part of one big system.

How Does the Water Flow?

The main river that flows into Northeast Pond is the Salmon Falls River. Another river, the Branch River, also adds water to the pond. The water then flows out of Northeast Pond and continues its journey through the Salmon Falls River. This constant flow helps keep the water fresh and healthy for all the plants and animals that live there.

What Kinds of Fish Live in Northeast Pond?

Northeast Pond is a great place for fishing! It's known as a "cold- and warmwater fishery," which means it has areas that are good for fish that like cooler water and areas for fish that prefer warmer water. This variety allows many different types of fish to thrive.

Here are some of the fish you might find swimming in Northeast Pond:

• Largemouth bass
• Smallmouth bass
• Chain pickerel
• Horned pout (also known as brown bullhead)
• White perch
• Yellow perch
• Black crappie

In the deeper parts of the pond, where the water is colder, you might even find some types of trout, like rainbow trout and brown trout. It's like a big underwater neighborhood with lots of different residents!