Fairbanks Pond — Lakes 47.3 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Quadrangle · GNIS 565990
Catalogued on the USGS Belgrade quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Fairbanks Pond — a lake — lies 47.3 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565990, Fairbanks Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Belgrade quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Fairbanks Pond sits at 44.39001° N, 69.83022° W (DMS 44°23′24″ N, 69°49′49″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Fairbanks Pond itself. The ones closest to Fairbanks Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Pond | Belgrade | 0.4 mi |
| Gould Pond | Belgrade | 0.6 mi |
| Doctors Pond | Belgrade | 0.6 mi |
| Lily Bay | Belgrade | 1.1 mi |
| Penney Pond | Belgrade | 1.2 mi |
| Joe Pond | Belgrade | 1.2 mi |
| Ward Pond | Belgrade | 2.6 mi |
| Shed Pond | Winthrop | 3.1 mi |
| Brainard Pond | Winthrop | 4.5 mi |
| Stuart Pond | Belgrade | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Quadrangle
The Belgrade 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Fairbanks Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Gould Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Doctors Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Lily Bay | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Penney Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Joe Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sanford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Great Sidney Bog | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Ward Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 81-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Fairbanks Pond — 47.3 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 (44.390°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Fairbanks Pond track the nearby Tyler Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Fairbanks Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Gould Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Doctors Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Lily Bay | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Penney Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fairbanks Pond located?
Fairbanks Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 47.3 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade topographic quadrangle.
How far is Fairbanks Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.3 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Fairbanks Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Fairbanks Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565990 on the Belgrade quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Fairbanks 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.