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Brainard Pond — Lakes 43.2 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Winthrop Quadrangle · GNIS 562880
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle, the lake known as Brainard Pond sits 43.2 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Brainard Pond as a lake on the Winthrop topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 562880. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Brainard Pond sits at 44.37049° N, 69.91637° W (DMS 44°22′14″ N, 69°54′59″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Brainard Pond itself. The ones closest to Brainard Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shed Pond | Winthrop | 2.1 mi |
| Little Cobbosseecontee Lake | Winthrop | 3.3 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Winthrop | 3.8 mi |
| Fairbanks Pond | Belgrade | 4.5 mi |
| Upper Narrows Pond | Winthrop | 4.6 mi |
| Tyler Pond | Belgrade | 4.7 mi |
| Gould Pond | Belgrade | 4.8 mi |
| Doctors Pond | Belgrade | 5 mi |
| Penney Pond | Belgrade | 5 mi |
| Joe Pond | Belgrade | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Winthrop Quadrangle
The Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Brainard Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Carleton Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Monks Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Shed Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Maranacook Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Mears Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Little Cobbosseecontee Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Welch Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 43.2 miles (east) and you reach Brainard Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 74 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.370°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Brainard Pond track the nearby Mill Pond reservoir (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Brainard Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Carleton Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Monks Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Tingley Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Brainard Pond located?
Brainard Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 43.2 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle.
How far is Brainard Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.2 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Brainard Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Brainard Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562880 on the Winthrop quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Brainard 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: Q33234190.