Heart Pond (Massachusetts)
Pond in Chelmsford, Massachusetts
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Heart Pond (also known as Hart Pond, Baptist Pond or Baptist lake) is a great pond in the southwestern corner of Chelmsford, Massachusetts.[1][2] The pond borders the town of Westford, Massachusetts, and has a surface area of 91 acres and a maximum depth of 20 feet. The pond is a warm-water fishery and is a popular fishing-spot in the town, containing Largemouth bass, Black Bullhead, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel, White and Yellow perch, and Sunfish.
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  Heart Pond Location within Massachusetts  Heart Pond Location within the United States | |
| Location | Chelmsford, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.565604°N 71.388186°W |
| Type | Kettle pond |
| Pond Brook | |
| Basin countries | United States |
Surface area | 91 acres (37 ha) |
| Max. depth | 20 feet (6.1 m) |
Formation
Heart Pond is a large kettle pond, meaning it was formed by retreating glaciers or draining floodwaters. The pond has a surface area of 91 acres and a maximum depth of 20 feet (6.1 m). It is primarily fed by Pond Brook.[3]
Swimming
The beach is available for swimmers from dusk to dawn. There are no lifeguards.[1]
Ice harvesting
In the 1800s and early 1900s, the lake was used by the Daniel Gage Ice Company for harvesting ice.[4]