Muddy

Pond

PALIS # 21076

   Aerial view of Muddy Pond Muddy Pond, on the Hinsdale/Washington border, is considered the farthest reach of the Housatonic River. The view here is from the north, looking south. The railroad tracks are on the west side of the pond. A smaller pong is visible just west of the railroad tracks. Water flows from Muddy Pond at the southeast end, then turns to flow north to where it crosses Bullards Crossing Road in Hinsdale.

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Data
  Topographic map - scanned USGS Quadrangle from MassGIS
  Area of Critical Environmental Concern map - areas designated as significant ecosystems to foster the appreciation and stewardship or their unique natural and/or cultural resources. (more information on ACECs)

Massachusetts Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program Maps:

  Priority Habitat map shows areas of known state-protected rare plant and animal species occurrences in Massachusetts, for use with the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act Regulations (321 CMR 10.00) and the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Regulations (301 CMR 11.00)..
Estimated Habitat map depicts estimated habitats of state-protected rare wildlife (not for rare plants) occurring in wetlands areas, for use with the Mass. Wetlands Protection Act.(310 CMR 10)
BioMap identifies the areas most in need of protection in order to protect the native biodiversity of Massachusetts. BioMap identifies both Core Habitat and Supporting Natural Landscape. (more intormation)
Living Waters mapidentifies the most critical sites for freshwater biodiversity in Massachusetts. Living Waters identifies Core Habitats and Critical Supporting Watersheds. (More Information)

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View of Muddy Pond in summer

Another view of Muddy Pond in summer

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Housatonic Valley Association, Stream team report, East Branch - see page 3 (Adobe Acrobat page 5 of 25)