Pleasant Pond — Lakes 48.7 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Sagadahoc County, Maine · USGS Gardiner Quadrangle · GNIS 579937
Catalogued on the USGS Gardiner quadrangle in Sagadahoc County, Maine, Pleasant Pond — a lake — lies 48.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 579937, Pleasant Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Gardiner quadrangle in Sagadahoc County, Maine (FIPS 23/023). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/24/2017.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pleasant Pond sits at 44.16424° N, 69.86366° W (DMS 44°09′51″ N, 69°51′49″ W).
Features on the USGS Gardiner Quadrangle
The Gardiner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 4 catalogued natural features alongside Pleasant Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ring Hill | Summits | Sagadahoc County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cold Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Grover Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 83-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Pleasant Pond — 48.7 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.164°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pleasant Pond track the nearby Ring Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pleasant Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ring Hill | Summits | Sagadahoc County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cold Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Black Ash Swamp | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Potters Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Lunts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pleasant Pond located?
Pleasant Pond is in Sagadahoc County, Maine, approximately 48.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gardiner topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pleasant Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.7 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pleasant Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pleasant Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 579937 on the Gardiner quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pleasant Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.