Beaver Pond — Lakes 43.7 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 561941
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle, the lake known as Beaver Pond sits 43.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Beaver Pond as a lake on the Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 561941. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beaver Pond sits at 44.55112° N, 69.92739° W (DMS 44°33′04″ N, 69°55′39″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Beaver Pond itself. The ones closest to Beaver Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Round Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 0.5 mi |
| Watson Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 1.6 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 1.7 mi |
| Kidder Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 1.8 mi |
| Boody Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 2.8 mi |
| Kimball Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 3.5 mi |
| Davis Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 3.5 mi |
| Doloff Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 3.6 mi |
| Black Pond | Farmington Falls | 3.9 mi |
| Great Pond | Rome | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Beaver Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Round Top | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Whittier Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Blueberry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Yallaly Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| French Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 43.7 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Beaver Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 75 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.551°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Beaver Pond track the nearby Round Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beaver Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Round Top | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Whittier Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beaver Pond located?
Beaver Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 43.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beaver Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.7 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Beaver Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Beaver Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561941 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Beaver 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: Q33230203.