Kezar Pond — Lakes 43.5 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Winthrop Quadrangle · GNIS 569145
43.5 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle, Kezar Pond is a lake recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Kezar Pond in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 569145). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kezar Pond sits at 44.31571° N, 69.91663° W (DMS 44°18′57″ N, 69°55′00″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Kezar Pond itself. The ones closest to Kezar Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Narrows Pond | Winthrop | 1.4 mi |
| Little Cobbosseecontee Lake | Winthrop | 1.7 mi |
| Lower Narrows Pond | Winthrop | 2.4 mi |
| Bog Pond | Augusta | 2.7 mi |
| Lily Pond | Winthrop | 3.4 mi |
| Shed Pond | Winthrop | 3.7 mi |
| Jimmie Pond | Augusta | 3.7 mi |
| Little Jimmie Pond | Augusta | 3.7 mi |
| Brainard Pond | Winthrop | 3.8 mi |
| Hutchinson Pond | Augusta | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Winthrop Quadrangle
The Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Kezar Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welch Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Robbins Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Kezar Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Packards Ledge | Other Natural Features | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Upper Sister Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hersey Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Upper Narrows Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Lower Sister Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Little Cobbosseecontee Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Cuba Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.5 miles east (bearing E) of Kezar Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 75 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 (44.316°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Kezar Pond track the nearby Welch Point cape (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kezar Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welch Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Robbins Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Kezar Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Packards Ledge | Other Natural Features | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Upper Sister Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kezar Pond located?
Kezar Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 43.5 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kezar Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.5 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kezar Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kezar Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569145 on the Winthrop quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kezar 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: Q33266404.