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Burgess Pond — Lakes 33.3 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Fayette Quadrangle · GNIS 563203
Catalogued on the USGS Fayette quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Burgess Pond — a lake — lies 33.3 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563203, Burgess Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Fayette quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Burgess Pond sits at 44.44938° N, 70.11642° W (DMS 44°26′58″ N, 70°06′59″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Burgess Pond itself. The ones closest to Burgess Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mosher Pond | Fayette | 2.2 mi |
| Basin Pond | Fayette | 3.2 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Fayette | 3.7 mi |
| David Pond | Fayette | 3.8 mi |
| Hales Pond | Fayette | 4.2 mi |
| Parker Pond | Fayette | 5.2 mi |
| Egypt Pond | Farmington Falls | 5.8 mi |
| Desert Pond | Readfield | 6.2 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Wayne | 6.7 mi |
| Hopkins Pond | Readfield | 6.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Fayette Quadrangle
The Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Burgess Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Fayette Ridge | Ridges | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Turner Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Schoolhouse Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mosher Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Baldwin Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Basin Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Gordon Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 57-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Burgess Pond — 33.3 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.449°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Burgess Pond track the nearby Rack Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Burgess Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Fayette Ridge | Ridges | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Turner Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Schoolhouse Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Burgess Pond located?
Burgess Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 33.3 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle.
How far is Burgess Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.3 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Burgess Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Burgess Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563203 on the Fayette quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Burgess 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: Q33235433.