Loon Pond — Lakes 42.0 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lisbon Falls North Quadrangle · GNIS 570371
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, on the USGS Lisbon Falls North quadrangle, the lake known as Loon Pond sits 42.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lagoon in Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Loon Pond as a lake on the Lisbon Falls North topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 570371. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Loon Pond sits at 44.10378° N, 70.05188° W (DMS 44°06′14″ N, 70°03′07″ W).
Other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 44 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Loon Pond itself. The ones closest to Loon Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curtis Bog | Lisbon Falls North | 0.6 mi |
| Sutherland Pond | Lisbon Falls North | 1.3 mi |
| Round Pond | Lisbon Falls North | 2 mi |
| Custer Pond | Monmouth | 3.7 mi |
| No Name Pond | Lewiston | 4.5 mi |
| Lake Andrews | Lewiston | 7.5 mi |
| Daggett Bog | Lake Auburn East | 8.4 mi |
| Little Sabattus Pond | Lake Auburn East | 8.5 mi |
| Berry Pond | Lake Auburn East | 9.4 mi |
| Bonny Pond | Monmouth | 9.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Lisbon Falls North Quadrangle
The Lisbon Falls North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Loon Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Agri Bog | Swamps | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Curtis Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sutherland Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Whitten Hill | Summits | Sagadahoc County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Maxwell Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Sabattus Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Kettlebottom | Basins | Sagadahoc County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 42.0 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Loon Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 72 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.104°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Loon Pond track the nearby Curtis Bog lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Loon Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Agri Bog | Swamps | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Curtis Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sutherland Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Loon Pond located?
Loon Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 42.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lisbon Falls North topographic quadrangle.
How far is Loon Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 42.0 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Loon Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Loon Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570371 on the Lisbon Falls North quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Loon 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: Q33280735.