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Doloff Pond — Lakes 41.7 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 565203
41.7 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle, Doloff Pond is a lake recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Doloff Pond in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 565203). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Doloff Pond sits at 44.50244° N, 69.95504° W (DMS 44°30′09″ N, 69°57′18″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Doloff Pond itself. The ones closest to Doloff Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minnehonk Lake | Readfield | 1.8 mi |
| Hopkins Pond | Readfield | 2 mi |
| Moose Pond | Readfield | 2 mi |
| Black Pond | Farmington Falls | 2.9 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Farmington Falls | 2.9 mi |
| Inghan Pond | Readfield | 3.6 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 3.6 mi |
| Parker Pond | Fayette | 3.7 mi |
| Round Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 4.1 mi |
| Desert Pond | Readfield | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Doloff Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Long Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| McGaffey Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Flying Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Mill Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Castle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Yallaly Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Blueberry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 41.7 miles east (bearing E) of Doloff Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 71 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 (44.502°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Doloff Pond track the nearby Stony Brook stream (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Doloff Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Long Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Minnehonk Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hornbeam Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| McGaffey Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Doloff Pond located?
Doloff Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 41.7 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Doloff Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.7 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Doloff Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Doloff Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565203 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Doloff 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.