Gould Pond — Lakes 47.5 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Quadrangle · GNIS 566998
Catalogued on the USGS Belgrade quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Gould Pond — a lake — lies 47.5 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Kennebec County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566998, Gould 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
Gould Pond sits at 44.39876° N, 69.82667° W (DMS 44°23′56″ N, 69°49′36″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Gould Pond itself. The ones closest to Gould Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Pond | Belgrade | 0.1 mi |
| Lily Bay | Belgrade | 0.5 mi |
| Penney Pond | Belgrade | 0.6 mi |
| Joe Pond | Belgrade | 0.6 mi |
| Fairbanks Pond | Belgrade | 0.6 mi |
| Tyler Pond | Belgrade | 0.9 mi |
| Ward Pond | Belgrade | 2.1 mi |
| Shed Pond | Winthrop | 3.6 mi |
| Stuart Pond | Belgrade | 4.5 mi |
| Brainard Pond | Winthrop | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Quadrangle
The Belgrade 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Gould Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Lily Bay | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Penney Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Joe Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Fairbanks Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Tyler Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Sanford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Ward Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Great Sidney Bog | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 81-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Gould Pond — 47.5 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 (44.399°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Gould Pond track the nearby Doctors Pond lake (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gould Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Lily Bay | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Penney Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Joe Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Fairbanks Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gould Pond located?
Gould Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 47.5 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gould Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.5 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gould Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gould Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566998 on the Belgrade quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gould 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: Q33256692.