Little Pond — Lakes 48.2 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Rome Quadrangle · GNIS 569978
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Rome quadrangle, the lake known as Little Pond sits 48.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Little Pond as a lake on the Rome topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 569978. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Pond sits at 44.60802° N, 69.85345° W (DMS 44°36′29″ N, 69°51′12″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Pond itself. The ones closest to Little Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whittier Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 3.8 mi |
| Watson Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 4.2 mi |
| Great Pond | Rome | 4.9 mi |
| Round Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 5 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 5.4 mi |
| Kidder Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 5.6 mi |
| Boody Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 6.5 mi |
| Kimball Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 6.9 mi |
| Davis Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 7.9 mi |
| Doloff Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 8.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Rome Quadrangle
The Rome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Little Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Narrows | Other Natural Features | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Foss Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Robbins Mill Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Mosher Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Coe Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Great Meadow Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| North Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
| Crooked Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
| Snake Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Indian Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 48.2 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Little Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 83 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.608°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Pond track the nearby The Narrows natural feature (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Narrows | Other Natural Features | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Foss Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Birch Point | Capes | Somerset County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| The Serpentine | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Pond located?
Little Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 48.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.2 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569978 on the Rome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little 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.