Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Reflecting pool at National Mall, United States.
The rectangular water basin extends 2,030 feet between the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument, creating mirror images of both landmarks on its surface.
The pool, constructed from 1922 to 1923, gained additional significance when Martin Luther King Jr delivered his 1963 speech during the March on Washington.
The reflecting pool forms a central gathering space where visitors photograph the monuments while experiencing the National Mall's architectural grandeur.
Walking paths with elm trees border both sides of the pool, providing access points and shaded areas for the millions of annual visitors.
The water feature holds 6,750,000 gallons and maintains different depths, measuring 18 inches near the edges and 30 inches in the center.
Location: Washington, D.C.
GPS coordinates: 38.88930,-77.04500
Latest update: November 19, 2025 05:41
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