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Bonny Pond — Lakes 37.0 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Monmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 562738
Catalogued on the USGS Monmouth quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Bonny Pond — a lake — lies 37.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562738, Bonny Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Monmouth quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bonny Pond sits at 44.24276° N, 70.07545° W (DMS 44°14′34″ N, 70°04′32″ W).
Other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 44 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bonny Pond itself. The ones closest to Bonny Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Island Pond | Monmouth | 0.6 mi |
| Deane Pond | Lake Auburn East | 3.3 mi |
| Little Sabattus Pond | Lake Auburn East | 3.7 mi |
| Allen Pond | Lake Auburn East | 4.3 mi |
| Berry Pond | Lake Auburn East | 5.7 mi |
| Daggett Bog | Lake Auburn East | 6.6 mi |
| Custer Pond | Monmouth | 6.8 mi |
| Lard Pond | Lake Auburn East | 8.7 mi |
| Round Pond | Lisbon Falls North | 8.8 mi |
| No Name Pond | Lewiston | 8.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Monmouth Quadrangle
The Monmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Bonny Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Norris Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cochnewagon Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Little Sabattus Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Sawyer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Prescott Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Hooper Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Monmouth Ridge | Ridges | Kennebec County, ME | 4.6 mi |
| Dilnow Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 4.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 63-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bonny Pond — 37.0 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.243°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bonny Pond track the nearby Island Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bonny Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Norris Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cochnewagon Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Little Sabattus Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bonny Pond located?
Bonny Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 37.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Monmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bonny Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 37.0 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bonny Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bonny Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562738 on the Monmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bonny Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 43 other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33233516.