Great Pond — Lakes 47.5 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Rome Quadrangle · GNIS 567171
47.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Rome topographic quadrangle, Great Pond is a lake recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Rome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Great Pond in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 567171). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/07/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Great Pond sits at 44.53731° N, 69.84376° W (DMS 44°32′14″ N, 69°50′38″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Great Pond itself. The ones closest to Great Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whittier Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 4.2 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 4.2 mi |
| Round Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 4.4 mi |
| Hamilton Pond | Belgrade | 4.7 mi |
| Watson Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 4.8 mi |
| Messalonskee Lake | Belgrade | 4.9 mi |
| Little Pond | Rome | 4.9 mi |
| Stuart Pond | Belgrade | 5.1 mi |
| Kidder Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 5.8 mi |
| Doloff Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 6 mi |
Features on the USGS Rome Quadrangle
The Rome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Great Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Oak Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Stony Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Horse Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Chute Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Jamaica Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hoyt Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hersom Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Indian Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.5 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Great Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 81 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 (44.537°), 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 Great Pond track the nearby Otter Island (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Great Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Oak Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Stony Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Horse Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Great Pond located?
Great Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 47.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Great Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.5 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Great Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Great Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567171 on the Rome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Great 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.