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Inghan Pond — Lakes 42.5 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Readfield Quadrangle · GNIS 568631
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Readfield quadrangle, the lake known as Inghan Pond sits 42.5 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Inghan Pond as a lake on the Readfield topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 568631. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Inghan Pond sits at 44.45345° N, 69.92997° W (DMS 44°27′12″ N, 69°55′48″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Inghan Pond itself. The ones closest to Inghan Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moose Pond | Readfield | 2.3 mi |
| Desert Pond | Readfield | 3.1 mi |
| Doloff Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 3.6 mi |
| Hopkins Pond | Readfield | 3.7 mi |
| Minnehonk Lake | Readfield | 4.1 mi |
| Stuart Pond | Belgrade | 4.6 mi |
| Hamilton Pond | Belgrade | 4.7 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Fayette | 5.5 mi |
| Parker Pond | Fayette | 5.5 mi |
| Brainard Pond | Winthrop | 5.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Readfield Quadrangle
The Readfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Inghan Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Pond Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Ingham Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hornbeam Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bog Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Weston Meadow | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Intervale Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Bowen Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Desert Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 42.5 miles (east) and you reach Inghan Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 73 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.453°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Inghan Pond track the nearby Moose Pond Stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Inghan Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Pond Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Ingham Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hornbeam Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bog Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Inghan Pond located?
Inghan Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 42.5 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Readfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Inghan Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.5 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Inghan Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Inghan Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568631 on the Readfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Inghan 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.