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Thompson Pond

Thompson Pond
Thompson Pond

The Thompson Pond site contains sharply defined, well-developed ecosystems, from open pond to mountain cliffs, which illustrate great ecological diversity in a small area. The glacially-created pond, consisting of 75 acres of open water and a water depth of four feet, is fringed by cattail marshes, and reeds and water lilies in deeper water.

Location: Dutchess County, NY

Year designated: 1973

Acres: 308

Ownership: Private


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Last Updated: June 28, 2012