Fresh Ponds, New Jersey

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Fresh Ponds, New Jersey
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Fresh Ponds, New Jersey
Location of Fresh Ponds in Middlesex County Inset: Location of county within the state of New Jersey
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Fresh Ponds, New Jersey (the United States)
Coordinates: 40°24′19″N74°27′57″W / 40.40528°N 74.46583°W / 40.40528; -74.46583 Coordinates: 40°24′19″N74°27′57″W / 40.40528°N 74.46583°W / 40.40528; -74.46583
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
State Flag of New Jersey.svg  New Jersey
County Middlesex
Township South Brunswick
Elevation
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102 ft (31 m)
GNIS feature ID876516 [1]

Fresh Ponds is an unincorporated community located within South Brunswick Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. [2] It is located in a rural portion of the township at the intersection of Fresh Ponds Road and Davidson Mill Road. Forest land, farms, homes, and a church are located around the settlement. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Fresh Ponds". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey.
  2. Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed February 8, 2015.
  3. Google (August 15, 2015). "Aerial view of Fresh Ponds" (Map). Google Maps . Google. Retrieved August 15, 2015.