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Nelson Pond — Lakes 26.0 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Canton Quadrangle · GNIS 572093
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, on the USGS Canton quadrangle, the lake known as Nelson Pond sits 26.0 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Nelson Pond as a lake on the Canton topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 572093. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Nelson Pond sits at 44.41547° N, 70.26314° W (DMS 44°24′56″ N, 70°15′47″ W).
Other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 44 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Nelson Pond itself. The ones closest to Nelson Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Round Pond | Livermore Falls | 2.5 mi |
| Long Pond | Livermore Falls | 3 mi |
| Bartlett Pond | Livermore Falls | 3 mi |
| Turner Pond | Fayette | 7.1 mi |
| Round Pond | Fayette | 7.2 mi |
| Rack Pond | Fayette | 7.2 mi |
| Moose Hill Pond | Livermore Falls | 7.3 mi |
| Schoolhouse Pond | Fayette | 7.4 mi |
| Crystal Pond | Buckfield | 9.2 mi |
| Jersey Bog | Buckfield | 9.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Canton Quadrangle
The Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Nelson Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shackley Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Hamlin Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Campbell Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Staples Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Jewett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Forest Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 26.0 miles (east) and you reach Nelson Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 45 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.415°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Nelson Pond track the nearby Shackley Hill summit (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Nelson Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shackley Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Hamlin Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Hackett Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Brettuns Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nelson Pond located?
Nelson Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 26.0 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Nelson Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.0 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Nelson Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Nelson Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572093 on the Canton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Nelson 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: Q33294344.