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Desert Pond — Lakes 39.5 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Readfield Quadrangle · GNIS 565063
Catalogued on the USGS Readfield quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Desert Pond — a lake — lies 39.5 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565063, Desert Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Readfield quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Desert Pond sits at 44.44823° N, 69.99155° W (DMS 44°26′54″ N, 69°59′30″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Desert Pond itself. The ones closest to Desert Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moose Pond | Readfield | 2.2 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Fayette | 2.5 mi |
| Hopkins Pond | Readfield | 2.7 mi |
| Inghan Pond | Readfield | 3.1 mi |
| Basin Pond | Fayette | 3.1 mi |
| Minnehonk Lake | Readfield | 3.2 mi |
| David Pond | Fayette | 3.3 mi |
| Parker Pond | Fayette | 3.5 mi |
| Doloff Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 4.2 mi |
| Hales Pond | Fayette | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Readfield Quadrangle
The Readfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Desert Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intervale Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bowen Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Torsey Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Moose Pond Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Hopkins Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Hornbeam Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Inghan Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Minnehonk Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Grist Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 68-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Desert Pond — 39.5 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 (44.448°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Desert Pond track the nearby Intervale Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Desert Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intervale Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Echo Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hopkins Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bowen Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Desert Pond located?
Desert Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 39.5 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Readfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Desert Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.5 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Desert Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Desert Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565063 on the Readfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Desert 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: Q33245754.