Meacham Pond — Lakes 47.0 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Sagadahoc County, Maine · USGS Bowdoinham Quadrangle · GNIS 571037
Within Sagadahoc County, Maine, on the USGS Bowdoinham quadrangle, the lake known as Meacham Pond sits 47.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Sagadahoc County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Meacham Pond as a lake on the Bowdoinham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/023), under Feature ID 571037. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Meacham Pond sits at 44.09730° N, 69.94283° W (DMS 44°05′50″ N, 69°56′34″ W).
Features on the USGS Bowdoinham Quadrangle
The Bowdoinham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Meacham Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dead River | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Magotty Meadow Brook | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Caesar Pond | Lakes | Sagadahoc County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Hornbeam Hill | Summits | Sagadahoc County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Stoddard Pond | Reservoirs | Sagadahoc County, ME | 4.9 mi |
| Wheeler Hill | Summits | Sagadahoc County, ME | 5.1 mi |
| East Cathance Stream | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 6.4 mi |
| West Cathance Stream | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 6.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 47.0 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Meacham Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 80 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.097°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Meacham Pond track the nearby Dead River stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Meacham Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dead River | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Magotty Meadow Brook | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Whitten Hill | Summits | Sagadahoc County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Caesar Pond | Lakes | Sagadahoc County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Meacham Pond located?
Meacham Pond is in Sagadahoc County, Maine, approximately 47.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bowdoinham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Meacham Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 47.0 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Meacham Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Meacham Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571037 on the Bowdoinham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Meacham Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
Wikidata: Q33288612.