Nevens Pond — Lakes 49.4 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Somerset County, Maine · USGS Madison West Quadrangle · GNIS 572106
49.4 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Madison West topographic quadrangle, Nevens Pond is a lake recorded in Somerset County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Madison West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Nevens Pond in Somerset County, Maine (FIPS 23/025), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 572106). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Nevens Pond sits at 44.79625° N, 69.94901° W (DMS 44°47′47″ N, 69°56′56″ W).
Features on the USGS Madison West Quadrangle
The Madison West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 11 catalogued natural features alongside Nevens Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pease Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mayhew Bog | Swamps | Somerset County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Cold Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Sterry Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Hilton Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Barton Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Holland Waite Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Falls Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 2001 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.4 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Nevens Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 85 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 (44.796°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Nevens Pond track the nearby Pease Hill summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Nevens Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pease Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mayhew Bog | Swamps | Somerset County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Cold Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Sterry Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Hilton Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nevens Pond located?
Nevens Pond is in Somerset County, Maine, approximately 49.4 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Madison West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Nevens Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.4 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Nevens Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Nevens Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572106 on the Madison West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Nevens Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
Wikidata: Q33294450.