Ponds

Area feature #### Natural = Water; Water = Pond

A homestead water body is a man-made water catchment located near buildings and houses. Water color will vary greatly depending on the purpose of the catchment. These water bodies can have multiple functions, examples include fish ponds, shrimp ponds, irrigation, and livestock during the dry months. For more information visit the Water Wiki.

####DO NOT Trace rice paddies. Refer to the River Area image for a good example of rice paddies.

Here’s an example of homestead water bodies. These features are generally square or rectangular in shape, but can be circular in shape as seen in the image.