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Pickerel Pond — Lakes 36.8 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Wayne Quadrangle · GNIS 573288
36.8 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Wayne topographic quadrangle, Pickerel Pond is a lake recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Wayne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pickerel Pond in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573288). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/05/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pickerel Pond sits at 44.36731° N, 70.04581° W (DMS 44°22′02″ N, 70°02′45″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pickerel Pond itself. The ones closest to Pickerel Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hales Pond | Fayette | 2.6 mi |
| Berry Pond | Wayne | 2.6 mi |
| Dexter Pond | Wayne | 3.4 mi |
| Androscoggin Lake | Wayne | 3.8 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Fayette | 6.1 mi |
| Desert Pond | Readfield | 6.2 mi |
| Basin Pond | Fayette | 6.2 mi |
| Brainard Pond | Winthrop | 6.4 mi |
| Upper Narrows Pond | Winthrop | 6.6 mi |
| Burgess Pond | Fayette | 6.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Wayne Quadrangle
The Wayne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Pickerel Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocasset Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hales Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Gardner Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Jones Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Berry Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Androscoggin Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
| Morrison Heights | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
| Dexter Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Androscoggin Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.8 miles east (bearing E) of Pickerel Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 63 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 (44.367°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pickerel Pond track the nearby Pocasset Lake reservoir (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pickerel Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocasset Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hales Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Manter Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Lovejoy Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Gardner Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pickerel Pond located?
Pickerel Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 36.8 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wayne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pickerel Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.8 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pickerel Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pickerel Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573288 on the Wayne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pickerel 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.