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Long Pond — Lakes 28.8 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Livermore Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 570276
28.8 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Livermore Falls topographic quadrangle, Long Pond is a lake recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Livermore Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Long Pond in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 570276). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Long Pond sits at 44.43124° N, 70.20715° W (DMS 44°25′52″ N, 70°12′26″ W).
Other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 44 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Long Pond itself. The ones closest to Long Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Round Pond | Livermore Falls | 0.6 mi |
| Bartlett Pond | Livermore Falls | 2.1 mi |
| Nelson Pond | Canton | 3 mi |
| Turner Pond | Fayette | 4.2 mi |
| Round Pond | Fayette | 4.3 mi |
| Rack Pond | Fayette | 4.3 mi |
| Moose Hill Pond | Livermore Falls | 4.4 mi |
| Schoolhouse Pond | Fayette | 4.6 mi |
| Crystal Pond | Buckfield | 10.7 mi |
| Jersey Bog | Buckfield | 11.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Livermore Falls Quadrangle
The Livermore Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Long Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Richs Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Fish Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hackett Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bartlett Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Clay Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Philbrick Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Beals Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 28.8 miles east (bearing E) of Long Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 49 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.431°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Long Pond track the nearby Round Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Long Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Richs Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Fish Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hackett Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long Pond located?
Long Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 28.8 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Livermore Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Long Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.8 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Long Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Long Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570276 on the Livermore Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Long 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.
Wikidata: Q33280257.