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Kimball Pond — Lakes 41.3 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 569182
Catalogued on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Kimball Pond — a lake — lies 41.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569182, Kimball Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kimball Pond sits at 44.57751° N, 69.98719° W (DMS 44°34′39″ N, 69°59′14″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Kimball Pond itself. The ones closest to Kimball Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boody Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 0.7 mi |
| Davis Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 1.5 mi |
| Kidder Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 1.8 mi |
| Watson Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 3.1 mi |
| Round Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 3.1 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 3.5 mi |
| Black Pond | Farmington Falls | 3.5 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 3.7 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Farmington Falls | 4.3 mi |
| Egypt Pond | Farmington Falls | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Kimball Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyt Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Boody Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Berry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| McIntire Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| York Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Kidder Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Eaton Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| John Brown Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 71-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Kimball Pond — 41.3 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.578°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Kimball Pond track the nearby Hoyt Hill summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kimball Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyt Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Boody Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Berry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| York Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| McIntire Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kimball Pond located?
Kimball Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 41.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kimball Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.3 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kimball Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kimball Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569182 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kimball 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: Q33266901.