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Dexter Pond — Lakes 37.9 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Wayne Quadrangle · GNIS 565081
Catalogued on the USGS Wayne quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Dexter Pond — a lake — lies 37.9 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565081, Dexter Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Wayne quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/08/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dexter Pond sits at 44.31907° N, 70.03049° W (DMS 44°19′09″ N, 70°01′50″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dexter Pond itself. The ones closest to Dexter Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Berry Pond | Wayne | 1.1 mi |
| Androscoggin Lake | Wayne | 2.8 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Wayne | 3.4 mi |
| Annabessacook Lake | Winthrop | 4.3 mi |
| Lower Narrows Pond | Winthrop | 4.4 mi |
| Upper Narrows Pond | Winthrop | 4.4 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Winthrop | 5.6 mi |
| Hales Pond | Fayette | 6 mi |
| Cochnewagon Lake | Monmouth | 6.2 mi |
| Brainard Pond | Winthrop | 6.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Wayne Quadrangle
The Wayne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Dexter Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Morrison Heights | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Jones Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Joes Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Gardner Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Apple Valley Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Blodgett Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Ward Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Androscoggin Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 65-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Dexter Pond — 37.9 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 (44.319°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dexter Pond track the nearby Berry Pond lake (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dexter Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Morrison Heights | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Jones Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Joes Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Gardner Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dexter Pond located?
Dexter Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 37.9 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wayne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dexter Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 37.9 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dexter Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dexter Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565081 on the Wayne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dexter 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.