North Pond — Lakes 49.1 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Somerset County, Maine · USGS Norridgewock Quadrangle · GNIS 572394
49.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Norridgewock topographic quadrangle, North Pond is a lake recorded in Somerset County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Norridgewock 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places North Pond in Somerset County, Maine (FIPS 23/025), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 572394). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
North Pond sits at 44.62579° N, 69.84237° W (DMS 44°37′33″ N, 69°50′33″ W).
Features on the USGS Norridgewock Quadrangle
The Norridgewock 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside North Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Serpentine | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Birch Point | Capes | Somerset County, ME | 1 mi |
| Leech Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pattee Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Bett | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Pomleau Island | Islands | Somerset County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bog Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of North Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 84 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 (44.626°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at North Pond track the nearby The Serpentine stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to North Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Serpentine | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Birch Point | Capes | Somerset County, ME | 1 mi |
| The Narrows | Other Natural Features | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Leech Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Pond located?
North Pond is in Somerset County, Maine, approximately 49.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Norridgewock topographic quadrangle.
How far is North Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is North Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies North Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572394 on the Norridgewock quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit North Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.