Pickerel Pond — Lakes 48.6 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Limerick Quadrangle · GNIS 573286
Catalogued on the USGS Limerick quadrangle in York County, Maine, Pickerel Pond — a lake — lies 48.6 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573286, Pickerel Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Limerick quadrangle in York County, Maine (FIPS 23/031). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/05/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pickerel Pond sits at 43.70105° N, 70.77676° W (DMS 43°42′04″ N, 70°46′36″ W).
Other lakes in York County, Maine
York County, ME contains 11 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pickerel Pond itself. The ones closest to Pickerel Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haley Pond | Limerick | 3.1 mi |
| Foss Ponds | Limington | 3.4 mi |
| Noahs Pond | Limerick | 4.7 mi |
| Long Pond | Cornish | 5.7 mi |
| West Pond | Cornish | 6 mi |
| Wards Pond | Steep Falls | 6.6 mi |
| Spruce Pond | Cornish | 6.7 mi |
| Dollar Pond | Steep Falls | 7.3 mi |
| Champion Pond | West Newfield | 8 mi |
| Allen Pond | Kezar Falls | 9.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Limerick Quadrangle
The Limerick 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Pickerel Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sokokis Lake | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cannon Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hoyt Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Watson Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Towle Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2 mi |
| Philpot Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Haley Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Sawyer Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: ME83.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 83-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Pickerel Pond — 48.6 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.701°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pickerel Pond track the nearby Leavitt Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pickerel Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sokokis Lake | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cannon Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hoyt Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Watson Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pickerel Pond located?
Pickerel Pond is in York County, Maine, approximately 48.6 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Limerick topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pickerel Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.6 miles south (bearing S) 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 573286 on the Limerick quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pickerel Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
What other names has Pickerel Pond been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: ME83.
How many other lakes are in York County, Maine?
GNIS lists 10 other lakes in York County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q61673245.