Pond Mountain
| Pond Mountain | |
|---|---|
 Pond Mountain with Squantz Pond in the foreground | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m)[1] |
| Coordinates | 41°30′37″N 73°29′23″W / 41.5102670°N 73.4896954°W |
| Geography | |
  Pond Mountain Location within Connecticut | |
Country | United States |
State | Connecticut |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region | |
Pond Mountain is a summit in New Fairfield, Connecticut. It is located within the confines of Pootatuck State Forest.
Pond Mountain was originally part of the lands of the Schaghiticoke tribe. It was an area of significance during the sachemship of Squantz, leader of the Potatuck until his death circa 1725. Council Rock, located on Pond Mountain, was an important vantage point and meeting place for the tribe.[2][3]
Pond Mountain and Council Rock are accessible by hikers from Squantz Pond State Park.[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Pond Mountain". edits.nationalmap.gov. Geographic Names Information System. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- ↑ Tomaino, Peter (1985). Chronology: Under Candlewoods, Roots at Squantz Pond (PDF). West Cornwall, CT: EARTH ONE. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016.
- ↑ Carey, Ethan (August 19, 2016). "Squantz Pond in New Fairfield Is Rich With History". i95 ROCK. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- ↑ "Squantz Pond State Park". ctparks.com. Connecticut State Parks and Forests. Retrieved August 15, 2025.