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Lower Narrows Pond — Lakes 42.2 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Winthrop Quadrangle · GNIS 570523
Catalogued on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Lower Narrows Pond — a lake — lies 42.2 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570523, Lower Narrows Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lower Narrows Pond sits at 44.29064° N, 69.95062° W (DMS 44°17′26″ N, 69°57′02″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lower Narrows Pond itself. The ones closest to Lower Narrows Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Narrows Pond | Winthrop | 1.2 mi |
| Annabessacook Lake | Winthrop | 2.2 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Winthrop | 2.4 mi |
| Lily Pond | Winthrop | 2.6 mi |
| Little Cobbosseecontee Lake | Winthrop | 4.1 mi |
| Little Jimmie Pond | Augusta | 4.2 mi |
| Hutchinson Pond | Augusta | 4.3 mi |
| Bog Pond | Augusta | 4.3 mi |
| Dexter Pond | Wayne | 4.4 mi |
| Jimmie Pond | Augusta | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Winthrop Quadrangle
The Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Lower Narrows Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Narrows Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| West Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Black Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Kezar Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Belle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Robbins Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Horseshoe Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Frog Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Lower Sister Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 72-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Lower Narrows Pond — 42.2 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.291°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lower Narrows Pond track the nearby Upper Narrows Pond lake (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lower Narrows Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Narrows Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| West Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Black Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Kezar Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lower Narrows Pond located?
Lower Narrows Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 42.2 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lower Narrows Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 42.2 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lower Narrows Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lower Narrows Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570523 on the Winthrop quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lower Narrows 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.