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Mosher Pond — Lakes 34.2 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Fayette Quadrangle · GNIS 581463
34.2 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle, Mosher Pond is a lake recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mosher Pond in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581463). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mosher Pond sits at 44.48050° N, 70.10311° W (DMS 44°28′50″ N, 70°06′11″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mosher Pond itself. The ones closest to Mosher Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Pond | Fayette | 2.2 mi |
| David Pond | Fayette | 2.8 mi |
| Basin Pond | Fayette | 3 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Fayette | 3.5 mi |
| Egypt Pond | Farmington Falls | 3.7 mi |
| Parker Pond | Fayette | 3.7 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Farmington Falls | 5.3 mi |
| Hopkins Pond | Readfield | 5.7 mi |
| Minnehonk Lake | Readfield | 5.7 mi |
| Hales Pond | Fayette | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Fayette Quadrangle
The Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Mosher Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Burgess Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Knowles Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Fayette Ridge | Ridges | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Rack Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| David Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Basin Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Causeway Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1911 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 34.2 miles east (bearing E) of Mosher Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 59 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 (44.481°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mosher Pond track the nearby Gordon Hill summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mosher Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Moose Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Moose Hill Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Little Moose Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Burgess Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mosher Pond located?
Mosher Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 34.2 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mosher Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.2 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mosher Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mosher Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581463 on the Fayette quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mosher 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.