Joe Pond — Lakes 47.7 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Quadrangle · GNIS 568876
Catalogued on the USGS Belgrade quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Joe Pond — a lake — lies 47.7 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568876, Joe Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Belgrade quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Joe Pond sits at 44.40737° N, 69.82326° W (DMS 44°24′27″ N, 69°49′24″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Joe Pond itself. The ones closest to Joe Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lily Bay | Belgrade | 0.3 mi |
| Penney Pond | Belgrade | 0.3 mi |
| Gould Pond | Belgrade | 0.6 mi |
| Doctors Pond | Belgrade | 0.6 mi |
| Fairbanks Pond | Belgrade | 1.2 mi |
| Tyler Pond | Belgrade | 1.5 mi |
| Ward Pond | Belgrade | 1.6 mi |
| Stuart Pond | Belgrade | 3.9 mi |
| Shed Pond | Winthrop | 4.2 mi |
| Hamilton Pond | Belgrade | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Quadrangle
The Belgrade 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Joe Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Bay | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Penney Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Gould Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Doctors Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Fairbanks Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Tyler Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ward Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Sanford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 82-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Joe Pond — 47.7 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.407°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Joe Pond track the nearby Lily Bay lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Joe Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Bay | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Penney Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Gould Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Doctors Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Fairbanks Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Joe Pond located?
Joe Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 47.7 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade topographic quadrangle.
How far is Joe Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.7 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Joe Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Joe Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568876 on the Belgrade quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Joe 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: Q33264937.