Gammon Pond — Lakes 45.2 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Somerset County, Maine · USGS Strong Quadrangle · GNIS 566673
45.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Strong topographic quadrangle, Gammon Pond is a lake recorded in Somerset County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Strong 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Gammon Pond in Somerset County, Maine (FIPS 23/025), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 566673). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Gammon Pond sits at 44.86264° N, 70.13277° W (DMS 44°51′46″ N, 70°07′58″ W).
Features on the USGS Strong Quadrangle
The Strong 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Gammon Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Taylor Hill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Dead Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Porter Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Gilkey Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Allen Pinnacle | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| True Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 5.5 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 5.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 45.2 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Gammon Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 77 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. Being this far north (lat 44.863°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 45.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Gammon Pond track the nearby Luce Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gammon Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luce Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Barker Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Strickland Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2 mi |
| Lemon Stream | Reservoirs | Somerset County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Taylor Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gammon Pond located?
Gammon Pond is in Somerset County, Maine, approximately 45.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Strong topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gammon Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 45.2 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gammon Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gammon Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566673 on the Strong quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gammon Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
Wikidata: Q33254384.