Thorndike Pond facts for kids
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 Thorndike Pond
Location in New Hampshire
Thorndike Pond
Location in the United States
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| Location | Cheshire County, New Hampshire |
| Coordinates | 42°51′28″N 72°3′24″W / 42.85778°N 72.05667°W |
| Primary outflows | Stanley Brook |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 1.5 mi (2.4 km) |
| Max. width | 0.5 mi (0.80 km) |
| Surface area | 252 acres (1.02 km2) |
| Average depth | 11 ft (3.4 m) |
| Max. depth | 23 ft (7.0 m) |
| Surface elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Settlements | Jaffrey; Dublin |
Thorndike Pond is a lovely lake in southwestern New Hampshire, United States. It covers about 252 acres (1.02 square kilometers). You can find it in Cheshire County, within the towns of Jaffrey and Dublin. The pond sits right at the base of the famous Mount Monadnock.
Water from Thorndike Pond flows into other waterways. It travels north through Stanley Brook. Then, it goes east into Nubanusit Brook. Finally, this water joins the Contoocook River, which is a branch of the larger Merrimack River.
Exploring Thorndike Pond
Whittemore Island
In the middle of Thorndike Pond, there is a small piece of land called Whittemore Island. This island has a fun walking trail that loops around it. A group called The Nature Conservancy helps keep this trail in good condition for visitors.
Fish and Wildlife
Thorndike Pond is known as a warmwater fishery. This means its waters are a good home for fish that prefer warmer temperatures. You can find several types of fish here. Some common ones include smallmouth and largemouth bass. You might also spot chain pickerel, horned pout (which are a type of brown bullhead), and bluegill. It's a great spot for fishing!
