| Twin Pond | |
|---|---|
  Twin Pond Location of Twin Pond within New York | |
| Location | Herkimer County, New York |
| Coordinates | 43°42′30″N74°56′33″W / 43.7082770°N 74.9425412°W Coordinates: 43°42′30″N74°56′33″W / 43.7082770°N 74.9425412°W |
| Type | Lake |
| Surface area | 32 acres (0.050 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 1,709 feet (521 m) [1] |
| Islands | 1 |
| Settlements | Old Forge |
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