The Quabbin Reservoir takes its name from the Algonquin word meaning “many waters”.
The Quabbin Reservoir is one of the largest unfiltered water supplies in the United States, providing drinking water for 3 million Massachusetts residents. It covers 39 square miles with 181 miles of shoreline. “Quabbin” is an Algonquin word meaning “many waters”. The word was used by the Nipmucs, who first inhabited this area of Massachusetts. Built between 1930 and 1939, the reservoir is the largest inland body of water in Massachusetts. It is a primary water supply for Boston, 65 miles to the east.At the Enfield Lookout, New Hampshire’s Mt. Monadnock can be seen in the distance.More than 50 access gates surround Quabbin, giving visitors access to the over 200 miles of forest roads throughout the watershed.
It’s a great place to see “big open sky and water” around here. I spent my entire 34 year teaching career with the Quabbin Regional School District, so the name seems so natural to me…;-)
This is an impressively large reservoir, and the photos are spectacular, Julie, with all the changing leaves.
Yes, it is quite an amazing place. Thanks for visiting, and wishing you a wonderful T-Day!
Beautiful photos!
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Ha! That’s “Thanks for visiting!”
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Spectacular! Love it the name, too. We live on the edge of a watershed, but it’s nowhere near as grand.
It’s a great place to see “big open sky and water” around here. I spent my entire 34 year teaching career with the Quabbin Regional School District, so the name seems so natural to me…;-)
That’s an impressive and beautiful reservoir, and the surrounding landscape and trees are lovely too.
The water gives one a feeling of open space. My area has a lot of woodland, so it makes a nice change.
It is wonderfully expansive.