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Berry Pond — Lakes 38.1 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Wayne Quadrangle · GNIS 562092
38.1 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Wayne topographic quadrangle, Berry Pond is a lake recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Wayne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Berry Pond in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562092). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Berry Pond sits at 44.33350° N, 70.02314° W (DMS 44°20′01″ N, 70°01′23″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Berry Pond itself. The ones closest to Berry Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dexter Pond | Wayne | 1.1 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Wayne | 2.6 mi |
| Androscoggin Lake | Wayne | 3.3 mi |
| Upper Narrows Pond | Winthrop | 4.4 mi |
| Lower Narrows Pond | Winthrop | 4.7 mi |
| Annabessacook Lake | Winthrop | 5 mi |
| Hales Pond | Fayette | 5.2 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Winthrop | 5.4 mi |
| Brainard Pond | Winthrop | 5.9 mi |
| Little Cobbosseecontee Lake | Winthrop | 6.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Wayne Quadrangle
The Wayne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Berry Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Gardner Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Dexter Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Morrison Heights | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Pocasset Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Joes Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Apple Valley Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Androscoggin Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Androscoggin Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.1 miles east (bearing E) of Berry Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 65 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.333°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Berry Pond track the nearby Jones Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Berry Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Gardner Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Dexter Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Morrison Heights | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Berry Pond located?
Berry Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 38.1 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wayne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Berry Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 38.1 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Berry Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Berry Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562092 on the Wayne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Berry 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: Q33230855.