Doctors Pond — Lakes 47.6 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Quadrangle · GNIS 565143
47.6 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Belgrade topographic quadrangle, Doctors Pond is a lake recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Belgrade 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Doctors Pond in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 565143). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Doctors Pond sits at 44.39807° N, 69.82380° W (DMS 44°23′53″ N, 69°49′26″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Doctors Pond itself. The ones closest to Doctors Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gould Pond | Belgrade | 0.1 mi |
| Lily Bay | Belgrade | 0.4 mi |
| Fairbanks Pond | Belgrade | 0.6 mi |
| Joe Pond | Belgrade | 0.6 mi |
| Penney Pond | Belgrade | 0.7 mi |
| Tyler Pond | Belgrade | 0.9 mi |
| Ward Pond | Belgrade | 2 mi |
| Shed Pond | Winthrop | 3.7 mi |
| Stuart Pond | Belgrade | 4.6 mi |
| Brainard Pond | Winthrop | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Quadrangle
The Belgrade 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Doctors Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gould Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Lily Bay | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Fairbanks Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Joe Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Penney Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Tyler Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Great Sidney Bog | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Ward Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Sanford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.6 miles east (bearing E) of Doctors Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 82 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.398°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Doctors Pond track the nearby Gould Pond lake (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Doctors Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gould Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Lily Bay | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Fairbanks Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Joe Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Penney Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Doctors Pond located?
Doctors Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 47.6 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade topographic quadrangle.
How far is Doctors Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.6 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Doctors Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Doctors Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565143 on the Belgrade quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Doctors 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: Q33246666.