Cascade Pond — Lakes 49.6 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Augusta Quadrangle · GNIS 579896
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Augusta quadrangle, the lake known as Cascade Pond sits 49.6 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Cascade Pond as a lake on the Augusta topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 579896. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cascade Pond sits at 44.27635° N, 69.80225° W (DMS 44°16′35″ N, 69°48′08″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cascade Pond itself. The ones closest to Cascade Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmie Pond | Augusta | 2.8 mi |
| Little Jimmie Pond | Augusta | 3.3 mi |
| Hutchinson Pond | Augusta | 3.6 mi |
| Bog Pond | Augusta | 3.7 mi |
| Lily Pond | Winthrop | 5.3 mi |
| Little Cobbosseecontee Lake | Winthrop | 5.5 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Winthrop | 6.3 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Purgatory | 6.7 mi |
| Shed Pond | Winthrop | 6.8 mi |
| Upper Narrows Pond | Winthrop | 7.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Augusta Quadrangle
The Augusta 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Cascade Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughn Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Hallowell Recreation Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Howard Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Granite Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Jimmie Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Lithgow Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Little Jimmie Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Meadow Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Hutchinson Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 49.6 miles (east) and you reach Cascade Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 85 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.276°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cascade Pond track the nearby Vaughn Pond reservoir (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cascade Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughn Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Hallowell Recreation Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Howard Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Granite Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Jimmie Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cascade Pond located?
Cascade Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 49.6 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Augusta topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cascade Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.6 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cascade Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cascade Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 579896 on the Augusta quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cascade 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.