Jordan Pond Clarity

Jordan Pond is an oligotrophic tarn in Acadia National Park near the town of Bar Harbor, Maine. The pond covers 187 acres to a maximum depth of 150 feet with a shoreline of 3.6 miles. The pond was formed by the Wisconsin Ice Sheet during the last glacial period. Penobscot Mountain rises to the west, while Pemetic Mountain rises to the east. Two roch…
Jordan Pond is an oligotrophic tarn in Acadia National Park near the town of Bar Harbor, Maine. The pond covers 187 acres to a maximum depth of 150 feet with a shoreline of 3.6 miles. The pond was formed by the Wisconsin Ice Sheet during the last glacial period. Penobscot Mountain rises to the west, while Pemetic Mountain rises to the east. Two roche moutonnées known as The Bubbles rise above the northeastern shoreline. The southern end is constrained by glacial debris and an artificial dam.
  • Location: Hancock County, Maine
  • Primary inflows: Deer Brook
  • Primary outflows: Jordan Stream
  • Catchment area: 1.92 sq mi (5.0 km²)
  • Basin countries: United States
  • Surface area: 187 acres (76 ha)
  • Average depth: 84 ft (25.6 m)
Data from: en.wikipedia.org