| Busfield Pond | |
|---|---|
  Busfield Pond Location of Busfield Pond within New York | |
| Location | Delaware County, New York |
| Coordinates | 41°57′44″N75°16′59″W / 41.9622378°N 75.2831003°W |
| Surface area | 2 acres (0.0031 sq mi; 0.81 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 1,017 feet (310 m) [1] |
| Settlements | Hancock |
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