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Sandy Bottom Pond — Lakes 29.0 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle · GNIS 574869
29.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle, Sandy Bottom Pond is a lake recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lake Auburn West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Sandy Bottom Pond in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574869). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sandy Bottom Pond sits at 44.22251° N, 70.26137° W (DMS 44°13′21″ N, 70°15′41″ W).
Other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 44 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sandy Bottom Pond itself. The ones closest to Sandy Bottom Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lake Auburn West | 0.3 mi |
| Black Pond | Lake Auburn West | 0.6 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lake Auburn West | 0.6 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lake Auburn West | 1.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lake Auburn West | 1.8 mi |
| Little Wilson Pond | Lake Auburn West | 1.8 mi |
| Round Pond | Lake Auburn East | 2.2 mi |
| Lard Pond | Lake Auburn East | 2.2 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Buckfield | 3.5 mi |
| Crystal Pond | Buckfield | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Sandy Bottom Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Gauthier Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Snell Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little Wilson Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Dillingham Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 29.0 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Sandy Bottom Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 50 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 (44.223°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sandy Bottom Pond track the nearby Mud Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sandy Bottom Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Gauthier Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sandy Bottom Pond located?
Sandy Bottom Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 29.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sandy Bottom Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.0 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sandy Bottom Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sandy Bottom Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574869 on the Lake Auburn West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sandy Bottom Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 43 other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33305918.