Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. People of all ages come to willand pond with their children and pets to enjoy a peaceful walk or paddle. Combining personal reminiscence with reflections on the history of the place over the years and through the changing seasons, at the pond captures fourteen. It was a popular spot that featured a bandstand and dance pavilion, an outdoor theatre, baseball diamond and a casino. Somersworth is a city in strafford county, new hampshire, united states. Please check back regularly for updates or join our mailing list below. In the days of trolley cars and simpler times, willand pond and its surrounding environs. Willand pond is a 66acre body of water located partly in dover and partly in somersworth. John gossage the pond photography book aperture foundation. Willand pond dover,somersworth for fishing regulation information, please refer to the nhfgd freshwater fishing digest.
For londoners the locus of the activity is hampstead heath, with its three ponds. Antrim has an area of about 36 square miles 93 km 2 and had a population of 2,637 people at the 2010 census. The cities of dover and somersworth share shoreline around willand pond, a 66acre body of fresh water, in the northeast section of doversouth west section of somersworth. Music peaceful reflection by hooksounds creative commons attribution 4. At least it is when its waters are at normal levels. Im excited to bring you some content exploring the amazing state of new hampshire and some.
A complete guide to site planning, design and management of small lakes and ponds hicks, john on. In the early 20th century willand pond housed a central park at the end of what is now called central avenue. Rob likes to read books about history, business, sports, political science and an occasional scandinavian mystery. Willand pond fishing reports recently shared catches and fishing spots. The map is a real conversation starter and launch pad for discussions about your favorite.
Pull out all the stops at your next lake house party. Willard pond is a small, protected lake in antrim, new hampshire, united states. Willard pond is located entirely within the town of antrim, but in order to access it one must drive through hancock, new hampshire, which has a border extremely close to the pond. Willand pond dover 2020 all you need to know before. Around the turn of the last century, willand pond was the site of a popular recreation area with dance halls and early electric lights accessible by trolley car. Pond the 1882 history of penobscot county, maine includes the following biographical sketch of hartford pond, brother of benjamin b. Somersworth the park at willand pond received major upgrades thanks to the timberland company during their servapalooza community service event in september. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
In 2014, the city of dover received grant funding from the state of new hampshires conservation and heritage license plate program to digitize and preserve hundreds of pages of historical town books and records. Its very easy to drive right past willand pond without realizing whats there and the recreational opportunities it holds. When were done with the swim, and get back to the car, the cars are there but the men are gone. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including crappie, perch, largemouth bass, bullhead, rainbow trout and pickerel here. Depth maps of selected nh lakes and ponds the lake depthcontour bathymetry maps linked from this page were created using data provided by the nh department of environmental services. This project involves construction of a water system interconnection between dover and somersworth, new wells at willand pond, and a new water transmission line from willand pond to the smith and cummings well site. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This beautiful platter, laser etched with a map of willand pond, will be perfect for serving your snacks and appetizers. The trail is good for all skill levels and is primarily used for hiking, walking, and running. Walden, thoreaus most famous writing articulating the essence of transcendentalism, was published in 1854. William pond was born on july 19 1784, in langham, norfolk, england, to mr. What are the answers to questions about willand pond. The trail is gravel packed and perfect for walking, jogging, and biking.
This is a kinda sorta repost of a video i uploaded back in october. Surrounding the pond is a welltraveled public walking trail and park. It was used as a public water supply up until the mid 1950s when a groundwater supply well was installed on the northwest shore near the current boat launch and dover trail entrance. The atlantic coast from hampton harbor to the saco river includes the entire coast of new hampshire, as well as the south coast region of maine. Some trails or park services may be closed so check with local authorities before heading out. Hartford pond, of bangor, was born in brewer, now holden, in this county. Im excited to bring you some content exploring the amazing state of new hampshire and some of my favorite things here.
Motorists traveling on route 108 near the doversomersworth line have no idea what lies just beyond an apartment complex adjacent to willand pond. It was a popular spot that featured a bandstand and dance pavilion, an outdoor theater, baseball diamond and a casino. The pond in the piscataqua watershed was called humphreys pond in the late 18 th century. Its a classic tale of americans loving their national treasures to death. The three volumes of original documents were recovered in 2008 and span the years 1657 to 1807. A painstakingly researched, reportorial history that begins with thoreaus first glimpse of the pond in 1821 and carries through to the present day. I take my dog swimming at willand pond and have found that there are a lot of cars all with middle aged men in them. Photos of willand pond trail new hampshire alltrails. Willand pond has served as a public recreational destination since the late 1800s. Walden pond books in oakland, ca the san francisco east bays finest.
The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is dur which is approximately 6 miles away and has an elevation of 80 feet 110 feet lower than willand pond. This book will surely appeal to thoreau buffs and to those concerned with natural and historic. Willand pond is a body of water nestled between the neighborhoods and businesses of dover and somersworth. The 1882 history of penobscot county, maine includes the following biographical sketch of hartford pond, brother of benjamin b. Central park, originally known as burgett park, existed on. The lake, located in southwestern new hampshire, is about 108 acres 44 ha in size with an average depth of 25 feet 7. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. The book, often read in grades 1112, reflects thoreaus attempt to live life simply. A novel coronavirus covid19 has been identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in wuhan city, hubei province, china, and which continues to expand. Willand pond recreation area, dover, new hampshire aerial.
He especially was fond of the willand pond area in. Willand pond topo map in strafford county, new hampshire. Help keep our trails and parks open during covid19 by committing to social distancing. For fishing regulation information, please refer contact. Thomas hindle was happy to leave behind all the development and traffic congestion in new jersey when he moved to dover more than 30 years ago.
Revisiting the wild days of the local beginnings of auto. The following 71 pages are in this category, out of 71 total. Walden pond by henry david thoreau walden, thoreaus most famous writing articulating the essence of transcendentalism, was published in 1854. It is surrounded on one side by an easy walking trail on read more. Willand pond recreation area, dover, new hampshire, october 25, 2014. A complete guide to site planning, design and management of small lakes and ponds. The rest of the shoreline is privately owned and has commercial and residential buildings. Because the nearest station and this geographic feature may have.
This video begins right beyond the dover boat launch and ends just beyond the bridge on the somersworth side. If youre looking for some great books to support and inspire your history studies, weve devised a list of seven of the best history books out. Depth maps of selected nh lakes and ponds maps new. Due to governor raimondos instructions, we remain closed until further notice. Mayors address, report of the survey of willand pond, and. His father, abiah pond, was a native of wrentham, massachusetts. Willand pond laser etched wood platter strafford nh 12 inch x 9. William married ann pond on november 8 1807, at age 23 in blakeney, norfolk, england. It is surrounded on one side by an easy walking trail on the west, north, and east sides. New england citizen soldiers robert geake history press.
The pond, in the piscataqua watershed, was called humphreys pond in the late 18th century. Willand pond water quality issues and status paul currier, pe, pg watershed management bureau nh dept. Booker prizewinning historical novels, wolf hall and bring up the bodies. It is surrounded on one side by an easy walking trail on. Central park, originally known as burgett park, existed on willand pond, on the border of dover and somersworth. John gossages the pond consists of photographs taken around a pond in an. Excerpt from mayors address, report of the survey of willand pond, and annual report of the receipts and expenditures, reports of departments, etc.
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