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Hales Pond — Lakes 35.8 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Fayette Quadrangle · GNIS 567441
35.8 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle, Hales Pond is a lake recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hales Pond in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 567441). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hales Pond sits at 44.40242° N, 70.06370° W (DMS 44°24′09″ N, 70°03′49″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hales Pond itself. The ones closest to Hales Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pickerel Pond | Wayne | 2.6 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Fayette | 3.8 mi |
| Basin Pond | Fayette | 3.8 mi |
| Burgess Pond | Fayette | 4.2 mi |
| Desert Pond | Readfield | 4.8 mi |
| David Pond | Fayette | 5 mi |
| Berry Pond | Wayne | 5.2 mi |
| Androscoggin Lake | Wayne | 5.7 mi |
| Mosher Pond | Fayette | 5.7 mi |
| Dexter Pond | Wayne | 6 mi |
Features on the USGS Fayette Quadrangle
The Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Hales Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Winnebago | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Manter Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Lovejoy Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Baldwin Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Echo Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Turtle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Schoolhouse Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Fayette Ridge | Ridges | Kennebec County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 35.8 miles east (bearing E) of Hales Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 61 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 (44.402°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hales Pond track the nearby Oak Hill summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hales Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Winnebago | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Manter Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Lovejoy Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hales Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hales Pond located?
Hales Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 35.8 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hales Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.8 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hales Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hales Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567441 on the Fayette quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hales 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: Q33258707.