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Basin Pond — Lakes 36.5 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Fayette Quadrangle · GNIS 561691
Catalogued on the USGS Fayette quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Basin Pond — a lake — lies 36.5 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561691, Basin Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Fayette quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Basin Pond sits at 44.45723° N, 70.05249° W (DMS 44°27′26″ N, 70°03′09″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Basin Pond itself. The ones closest to Basin Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Pond | Fayette | 0.6 mi |
| David Pond | Fayette | 1.2 mi |
| Parker Pond | Fayette | 2.6 mi |
| Mosher Pond | Fayette | 3 mi |
| Desert Pond | Readfield | 3.1 mi |
| Burgess Pond | Fayette | 3.2 mi |
| Hopkins Pond | Readfield | 3.8 mi |
| Hales Pond | Fayette | 3.8 mi |
| Minnehonk Lake | Readfield | 4.1 mi |
| Egypt Pond | Farmington Falls | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Fayette Quadrangle
The Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Basin Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| David Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Turtle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Echo Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Echo Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Baldwin Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Hopkins Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 63-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Basin Pond — 36.5 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.457°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Basin Pond track the nearby Cranberry Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Basin Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| David Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Turtle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Basin Pond located?
Basin Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 36.5 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle.
How far is Basin Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.5 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Basin Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Basin Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561691 on the Fayette quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Basin Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 63 other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33228998.