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Island Pond — Lakes 36.4 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Monmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 568693
Catalogued on the USGS Monmouth quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Island Pond — a lake — lies 36.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Androscoggin County, Maine”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568693, Island Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Monmouth quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Island Pond sits at 44.24484° N, 70.08726° W (DMS 44°14′41″ N, 70°05′14″ W).
Other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 44 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Island Pond itself. The ones closest to Island Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bonny Pond | Monmouth | 0.6 mi |
| Deane Pond | Lake Auburn East | 2.8 mi |
| Little Sabattus Pond | Lake Auburn East | 3.3 mi |
| Allen Pond | Lake Auburn East | 3.8 mi |
| Berry Pond | Lake Auburn East | 5.3 mi |
| Daggett Bog | Lake Auburn East | 6.3 mi |
| Custer Pond | Monmouth | 6.8 mi |
| Lard Pond | Lake Auburn East | 8.2 mi |
| Round Pond | Lake Auburn East | 8.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lake Auburn West | 8.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Monmouth Quadrangle
The Monmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Island Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonny Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Norris Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cochnewagon Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Little Sabattus Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Sawyer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Prescott Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Hooper Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 5.1 mi |
| Monmouth Ridge | Ridges | Kennebec County, ME | 5.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 62-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Island Pond — 36.4 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.245°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Island Pond track the nearby Bonny Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Island Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonny Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Norris Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cochnewagon Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Quaker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Little Sabattus Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Island Pond located?
Island Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 36.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Monmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Island Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.4 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Island Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Island Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568693 on the Monmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Island Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 43 other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33264118.