Cold Pond — Lakes 48.1 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Somerset County, Maine · USGS Madison West Quadrangle · GNIS 579038
Within Somerset County, Maine, on the USGS Madison West quadrangle, the lake known as Cold Pond sits 48.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Somerset County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Cold Pond as a lake on the Madison West topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/025), under Feature ID 579038. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cold Pond sits at 44.76051° N, 69.94989° W (DMS 44°45′38″ N, 69°57′00″ W).
Features on the USGS Madison West Quadrangle
The Madison West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 11 catalogued natural features alongside Cold Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterry Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mayhew Bog | Swamps | Somerset County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hilton Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Falls Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Pease Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Nevens Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Barton Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Holland Waite Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 5.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 48.1 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Cold Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 82 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.761°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cold Pond track the nearby Sterry Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cold Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterry Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mayhew Bog | Swamps | Somerset County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hilton Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cold Pond located?
Cold Pond is in Somerset County, Maine, approximately 48.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Madison West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cold Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 48.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cold Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cold Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 579038 on the Madison West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cold Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.