Kidder Pond — Lakes 42.8 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 569154
42.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle, Kidder Pond is a lake recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Kidder Pond in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 569154). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kidder Pond sits at 44.56923° N, 69.95272° W (DMS 44°34′09″ N, 69°57′10″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Kidder Pond itself. The ones closest to Kidder Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boody Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 1.1 mi |
| Round Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 1.4 mi |
| Watson Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 1.4 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 1.8 mi |
| Kimball Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 1.8 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 2 mi |
| Davis Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 2.4 mi |
| Black Pond | Farmington Falls | 3.7 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Farmington Falls | 4.5 mi |
| Doloff Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Kidder Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| McIntire Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Boody Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Watson Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Berry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Round Top | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| French Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 42.8 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Kidder Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 73 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 (44.569°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Kidder Pond track the nearby Vienna Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kidder Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| McIntire Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Boody Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kidder Pond located?
Kidder Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 42.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kidder Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.8 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kidder Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kidder Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569154 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kidder 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.