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Hopkins Pond — Lakes 39.9 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Readfield Quadrangle · GNIS 568257
39.9 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Readfield topographic quadrangle, Hopkins Pond is a lake recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Readfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hopkins Pond in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568257). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hopkins Pond sits at 44.48658° N, 69.98844° W (DMS 44°29′12″ N, 69°59′18″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hopkins Pond itself. The ones closest to Hopkins Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minnehonk Lake | Readfield | 0.6 mi |
| Moose Pond | Readfield | 1.4 mi |
| Doloff Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 2 mi |
| Parker Pond | Fayette | 2 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Farmington Falls | 2.4 mi |
| Desert Pond | Readfield | 2.7 mi |
| Black Pond | Farmington Falls | 2.9 mi |
| David Pond | Fayette | 3 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Fayette | 3.4 mi |
| Inghan Pond | Readfield | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Readfield Quadrangle
The Readfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Hopkins Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnehonk Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Bowen Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hornbeam Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Desert Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Intervale Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Moose Pond Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Green Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Inghan Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Ingham Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 39.9 miles east (bearing E) of Hopkins Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 68 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 (44.487°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hopkins Pond track the nearby Minnehonk Lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hopkins Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnehonk Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Bowen Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Doloff Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hornbeam Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hopkins Pond located?
Hopkins Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 39.9 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Readfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hopkins Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.9 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hopkins Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hopkins Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568257 on the Readfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hopkins 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: Q33262090.