Moose Pond — Lakes 40.9 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Readfield Quadrangle · GNIS 571616
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Readfield quadrangle, the lake known as Moose Pond sits 40.9 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Moose Pond as a lake on the Readfield topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 571616. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moose Pond sits at 44.47413° N, 69.96551° W (DMS 44°28′27″ N, 69°57′56″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Moose Pond itself. The ones closest to Moose Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hopkins Pond | Readfield | 1.4 mi |
| Minnehonk Lake | Readfield | 1.9 mi |
| Doloff Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 2 mi |
| Desert Pond | Readfield | 2.2 mi |
| Inghan Pond | Readfield | 2.3 mi |
| Parker Pond | Fayette | 3.3 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Farmington Falls | 3.7 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Fayette | 3.9 mi |
| David Pond | Fayette | 4 mi |
| Black Pond | Farmington Falls | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Readfield Quadrangle
The Readfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Moose Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hornbeam Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bowen Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hopkins Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Moose Pond Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Minnehonk Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Desert Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Intervale Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Inghan Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Ingham Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Green Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 40.9 miles (east) and you reach Moose Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 70 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.474°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Moose Pond track the nearby Hornbeam Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moose Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hornbeam Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bowen Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hopkins Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Moose Pond Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Minnehonk Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moose Pond located?
Moose Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 40.9 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Readfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moose Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.9 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Moose Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Moose Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571616 on the Readfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Moose 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.