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Parker Pond — Lakes 38.0 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Fayette Quadrangle · GNIS 572994
38.0 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle, Parker Pond is a lake recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Kennebec County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Parker Pond in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 572994). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Parker Pond sits at 44.49125° N, 70.02894° W (DMS 44°29′29″ N, 70°01′44″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Parker Pond itself. The ones closest to Parker Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Pond | Fayette | 1.5 mi |
| Minnehonk Lake | Readfield | 2 mi |
| Hopkins Pond | Readfield | 2 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Farmington Falls | 2.1 mi |
| Egypt Pond | Farmington Falls | 2.2 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Fayette | 2.6 mi |
| Basin Pond | Fayette | 2.6 mi |
| Black Pond | Farmington Falls | 2.9 mi |
| Moose Pond | Readfield | 3.3 mi |
| Desert Pond | Readfield | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Fayette Quadrangle
The Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Parker Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gooseneck Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Spruce Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Causeway Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| David Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Knowles Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hopkins Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Echo Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Basin Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Historical record
Parker Pond is a pond located in the towns of Fayette, Mount Vernon, Chesterville, and Vienna, Maine. Relatively undeveloped, and one of the major bodies of water in the Winthrop Lakes Region, it is 76 feet (23 m) deep, and covers about 2.5 square miles (6 km2) in surface area. Boat access is gained via an undeveloped launch at the north end. Bearnstow, a weekly summer camp, is located on its eastern shore. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.0 miles east (bearing E) of Parker Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 65 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 (44.491°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Parker Pond track the nearby Gooseneck Island (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Parker Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gooseneck Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Spruce Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Causeway Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| David Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Parker Pond located?
Parker Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 38.0 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle.
How far is Parker Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 38.0 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Parker Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Parker Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572994 on the Fayette quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Parker 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.
Wikidata: Q21196736.