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Little Wilson Pond — Lakes 28.4 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle · GNIS 570107
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, on the USGS Lake Auburn West quadrangle, the lake known as Little Wilson Pond sits 28.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Little Wilson Pond as a lake on the Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 570107. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Wilson Pond sits at 44.20417° N, 70.28808° W (DMS 44°12′15″ N, 70°17′17″ W).
Other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 44 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Wilson Pond itself. The ones closest to Little Wilson Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lake Auburn West | 1.2 mi |
| Sandy Bottom Pond | Lake Auburn West | 1.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lake Auburn West | 2 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lake Auburn West | 2.2 mi |
| Black Pond | Lake Auburn West | 2.2 mi |
| Round Pond | Lake Auburn East | 2.4 mi |
| Lard Pond | Lake Auburn East | 2.6 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lake Auburn West | 2.8 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Buckfield | 4.8 mi |
| Jersey Bog | Buckfield | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Little Wilson Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gauthier Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sandy Bottom Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hersey Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Woodward Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Snell Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Dillingham Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1908 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 28.4 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Little Wilson Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 49 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.204°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Wilson Pond track the nearby Gauthier Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Wilson Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gauthier Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sandy Bottom Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hersey Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Wilson Pond located?
Little Wilson Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 28.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Wilson Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.4 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Wilson Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Wilson Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570107 on the Lake Auburn West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Wilson Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 43 other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine.