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David Pond — Lakes 36.9 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Fayette Quadrangle · GNIS 564788
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Fayette quadrangle, the lake known as David Pond sits 36.9 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists David Pond as a lake on the Fayette topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 564788. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
David Pond sits at 44.47388° N, 70.04715° W (DMS 44°28′26″ N, 70°02′50″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting David Pond itself. The ones closest to David Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Basin Pond | Fayette | 1.2 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Fayette | 1.3 mi |
| Parker Pond | Fayette | 1.5 mi |
| Mosher Pond | Fayette | 2.8 mi |
| Hopkins Pond | Readfield | 3 mi |
| Egypt Pond | Farmington Falls | 3.1 mi |
| Minnehonk Lake | Readfield | 3.2 mi |
| Desert Pond | Readfield | 3.3 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Farmington Falls | 3.6 mi |
| Burgess Pond | Fayette | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Fayette Quadrangle
The Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside David Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Causeway Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Basin Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Spruce Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Knowles Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Parker Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Gooseneck Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Echo Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Hopkins Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 36.9 miles (east) and you reach David Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 63 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.474°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at David Pond track the nearby Birch Island (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to David Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Causeway Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Basin Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Spruce Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is David Pond located?
David Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 36.9 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle.
How far is David Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.9 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is David Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies David Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564788 on the Fayette quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit David 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.