Lily Bay — Lakes 47.8 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Quadrangle · GNIS 569554
Catalogued on the USGS Belgrade quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Lily Bay — a lake — lies 47.8 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569554, Lily Bay 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 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lily Bay sits at 44.40371° N, 69.81965° W (DMS 44°24′13″ N, 69°49′11″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lily Bay itself. The ones closest to Lily Bay:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Pond | Belgrade | 0.3 mi |
| Doctors Pond | Belgrade | 0.4 mi |
| Gould Pond | Belgrade | 0.5 mi |
| Penney Pond | Belgrade | 0.6 mi |
| Fairbanks Pond | Belgrade | 1.1 mi |
| Tyler Pond | Belgrade | 1.3 mi |
| Ward Pond | Belgrade | 1.6 mi |
| Shed Pond | Winthrop | 4.1 mi |
| Stuart Pond | Belgrade | 4.2 mi |
| Hamilton Pond | Belgrade | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Quadrangle
The Belgrade 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Lily Bay. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Doctors Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Gould Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Penney Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Fairbanks Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Tyler Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Ward Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Great Sidney Bog | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Sanford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 82-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Lily Bay — 47.8 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 (44.404°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lily Bay track the nearby Joe Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lily Bay
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Doctors Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Gould Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Penney Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Fairbanks Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lily Bay located?
Lily Bay is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 47.8 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lily Bay from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.8 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lily Bay?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lily Bay as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569554 on the Belgrade quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lily Bay?
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.