Sampsons Pond (also called Sampson's Pond and Sampson Pond) is a warm water infertile pond in
Carver, Massachusetts
Carver is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 11,645 at the 2020 census. It is named for John Carver, the first governor of the Plymouth Colony. The town features two popular tourist attractions: Edavil ...
, in the
South Carver section of town, southwest of
Dunham Pond. The pond has an average depth of nine feet and a maximum depth of . The water is clear with a transparency of . Access to the pond is a paved launching ramp off Lake View St. suitable for trailer boats. Although there is no launching fee, the Town of Carver requires a sticker for one to park on town land next to the ramp.
Sampsons Pond was once a marsh. During the early 19th century Carver was a big producer of bog iron. Sampsons Pond was dug out for its iron ore. This accounts for the rusty color seen in the water, as well as the pieces of ore that can be found in the area.
External links
MassWildlife - Pond map and information
Ponds of Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Ponds of Massachusetts
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