Lily Pond — Lakes 44.5 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Winthrop Quadrangle · GNIS 569572
Catalogued on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Lily Pond — a lake — lies 44.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569572, Lily Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lily Pond sits at 44.26674° N, 69.90894° W (DMS 44°16′00″ N, 69°54′32″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lily Pond itself. The ones closest to Lily Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Pond | Augusta | 1.8 mi |
| Little Jimmie Pond | Augusta | 2.1 mi |
| Lower Narrows Pond | Winthrop | 2.6 mi |
| Jimmie Pond | Augusta | 2.7 mi |
| Upper Narrows Pond | Winthrop | 3.3 mi |
| Bog Pond | Augusta | 3.3 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Winthrop | 3.4 mi |
| Annabessacook Lake | Winthrop | 3.6 mi |
| Little Purgatory Pond | Purgatory | 4.1 mi |
| Little Cobbosseecontee Lake | Winthrop | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Winthrop Quadrangle
The Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Lily Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Frog Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Molazigan Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Black Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| West Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Belle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Crams Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hodgdon Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Richards Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 76-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Lily Pond — 44.5 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.267°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lily Pond track the nearby Horseshoe Island (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lily Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Frog Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Molazigan Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Black Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lily Pond located?
Lily Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 44.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lily Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.5 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lily Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lily Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569572 on the Winthrop quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lily 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.