Hamilton Pond — Lakes 47.1 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Quadrangle · GNIS 567530
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Belgrade quadrangle, the lake known as Hamilton Pond sits 47.1 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Hamilton Pond as a lake on the Belgrade topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 567530. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hamilton Pond sits at 44.47009° N, 69.83797° W (DMS 44°28′12″ N, 69°50′17″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hamilton Pond itself. The ones closest to Hamilton Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stuart Pond | Belgrade | 0.5 mi |
| Messalonskee Lake | Belgrade | 2.4 mi |
| Penney Pond | Belgrade | 4.4 mi |
| Ward Pond | Belgrade | 4.4 mi |
| Joe Pond | Belgrade | 4.4 mi |
| Great Pond | Rome | 4.7 mi |
| Lily Bay | Belgrade | 4.7 mi |
| Inghan Pond | Readfield | 4.7 mi |
| Gould Pond | Belgrade | 5 mi |
| Doctors Pond | Belgrade | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Quadrangle
The Belgrade 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Hamilton Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Austin Bog | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Lord Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Belgrade Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Greeley Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Messalonskee Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Sanford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 47.1 miles (east) and you reach Hamilton Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 81 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.470°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hamilton Pond track the nearby Stuart Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hamilton Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Austin Bog | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Lord Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Belgrade Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hamilton Pond located?
Hamilton Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 47.1 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hamilton Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.1 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hamilton Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hamilton Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567530 on the Belgrade quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hamilton 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: Q33259063.