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Black Pond — Lakes 39.8 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 562499
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Farmington Falls quadrangle, the lake known as Black Pond sits 39.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Black Pond as a lake on the Farmington Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 562499. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Pond sits at 44.52808° N, 70.00063° W (DMS 44°31′41″ N, 70°00′02″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Black Pond itself. The ones closest to Black Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whittier Pond | Farmington Falls | 0.8 mi |
| Davis Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 2.1 mi |
| Minnehonk Lake | Readfield | 2.3 mi |
| Egypt Pond | Farmington Falls | 2.5 mi |
| Doloff Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 2.9 mi |
| Parker Pond | Fayette | 2.9 mi |
| Hopkins Pond | Readfield | 2.9 mi |
| Boody Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 3.3 mi |
| Kimball Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 3.5 mi |
| Kidder Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle
The Farmington Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Black Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Egypt Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| York Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Sanborn Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Fellows Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Blabon Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 39.8 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Black Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 68 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.528°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Black Pond track the nearby Big Island (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Flying Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mill Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Pond located?
Black Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 39.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.8 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Black Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Black Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562499 on the Farmington Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Black 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.