Great Quittacas Pond

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Great Quittacas Pond
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Great Quittacas Pond
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Great Quittacas Pond
Location Lakeville, Middleboro, and Rochester, Massachusetts
Coordinates 41°48′10″N70°53′55″W / 41.80278°N 70.89861°W / 41.80278; -70.89861
Type reservoir
Basin  countries United States
Surface area1,185 acres (480 ha)
Surface elevation52 ft (16 m) [1]
Islands 3 (Great Island, Little Island, Anuxanon Island)

Great Quittacas Pond is a lake, reservoir, or pond within the towns of Lakeville, Middleboro, and Rochester, in southeastern Massachusetts, United States. It shares its waters with Pocksha Pond and possibly nearby Little Quittacas Pond. These lakes provide a source of drinking water to the city of New Bedford, the largest city in southeastern Massachusetts.

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