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Cranberry Pond — Lakes 37.1 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Fayette Quadrangle · GNIS 564472
Catalogued on the USGS Fayette quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Cranberry Pond — a lake — lies 37.1 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564472, Cranberry 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
Cranberry Pond sits at 44.45507° N, 70.04096° W (DMS 44°27′18″ N, 70°02′27″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cranberry Pond itself. The ones closest to Cranberry Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Basin Pond | Fayette | 0.6 mi |
| David Pond | Fayette | 1.3 mi |
| Desert Pond | Readfield | 2.5 mi |
| Parker Pond | Fayette | 2.6 mi |
| Hopkins Pond | Readfield | 3.4 mi |
| Mosher Pond | Fayette | 3.5 mi |
| Burgess Pond | Fayette | 3.7 mi |
| Minnehonk Lake | Readfield | 3.8 mi |
| Hales Pond | Fayette | 3.8 mi |
| Moose Pond | Readfield | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Fayette Quadrangle
The Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Cranberry Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basin Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| David Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Turtle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Echo Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Echo Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hopkins Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Baldwin Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Cranberry Pond — 37.1 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 (44.455°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cranberry Pond track the nearby Basin Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cranberry Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basin Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| David Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Turtle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Echo Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cranberry Pond located?
Cranberry Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 37.1 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cranberry Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.1 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cranberry Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cranberry Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564472 on the Fayette quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cranberry 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.