Penney Pond — Lakes 47.4 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Quadrangle · GNIS 573166
Catalogued on the USGS Belgrade quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Penney Pond — a lake — lies 47.4 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573166, Penney Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Belgrade quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Penney Pond sits at 44.40737° N, 69.82965° W (DMS 44°24′27″ N, 69°49′47″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Penney Pond itself. The ones closest to Penney Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Pond | Belgrade | 0.3 mi |
| Lily Bay | Belgrade | 0.6 mi |
| Gould Pond | Belgrade | 0.6 mi |
| Doctors Pond | Belgrade | 0.7 mi |
| Fairbanks Pond | Belgrade | 1.2 mi |
| Tyler Pond | Belgrade | 1.6 mi |
| Ward Pond | Belgrade | 1.9 mi |
| Stuart Pond | Belgrade | 3.9 mi |
| Shed Pond | Winthrop | 4 mi |
| Hamilton Pond | Belgrade | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Quadrangle
The Belgrade 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Penney Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Lily Bay | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Gould Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Doctors Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Fairbanks Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Tyler Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Sanford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Ward Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 81-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Penney Pond — 47.4 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.407°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Penney Pond track the nearby Joe Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Penney Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Lily Bay | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Gould Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Doctors Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Fairbanks Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Penney Pond located?
Penney Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 47.4 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade topographic quadrangle.
How far is Penney Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.4 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Penney Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Penney Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573166 on the Belgrade quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Penney 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: Q33297743.