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Egypt Pond — Lakes 37.3 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 565816
Catalogued on the USGS Farmington Falls quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Egypt Pond — a lake — lies 37.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565816, Egypt Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Farmington Falls quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Egypt Pond sits at 44.51866° N, 70.05034° W (DMS 44°31′07″ N, 70°03′01″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Egypt Pond itself. The ones closest to Egypt Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whittier Pond | Farmington Falls | 2 mi |
| Parker Pond | Fayette | 2.2 mi |
| Black Pond | Farmington Falls | 2.5 mi |
| David Pond | Fayette | 3.1 mi |
| Minnehonk Lake | Readfield | 3.4 mi |
| Mosher Pond | Fayette | 3.7 mi |
| Davis Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 3.7 mi |
| Hopkins Pond | Readfield | 3.8 mi |
| Basin Pond | Fayette | 4.2 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Fayette | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle
The Farmington Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Egypt Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanborn Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Fellows Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Blabon Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Egypt Pond — 37.3 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.519°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Egypt Pond track the nearby Sanborn Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Egypt Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanborn Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Fellows Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Gooseneck Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Knowles Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Egypt Pond located?
Egypt Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 37.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Egypt Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.3 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Egypt Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Egypt Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565816 on the Farmington Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Egypt 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: Q33249845.