Geology
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Glacial formation of
lakes
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North / South
orientation
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Dominant soil series
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Thorndike
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Plaisted
The geology of the area influences the lakes and their respective watersheds
Lake George and Oaks Pond created by the movement of the glaciers in the area approximately 12,000 years ago
Carved out in a north-south direction
SOIL MAP
Dominant soil series are Thorndike and Plaisted which are often found as the shallow soils above shale bedrock
Permeable soil
Large grain size
Retain little water
Shallow water table - enhance runoff into lakes