Shed Pond — Lakes 45.2 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Winthrop Quadrangle · GNIS 575334
45.2 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle, Shed Pond is a lake recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Shed Pond in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 575334). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Shed Pond sits at 44.36015° N, 69.87588° W (DMS 44°21′37″ N, 69°52′33″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Shed Pond itself. The ones closest to Shed Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brainard Pond | Winthrop | 2.1 mi |
| Little Cobbosseecontee Lake | Winthrop | 2.3 mi |
| Fairbanks Pond | Belgrade | 3.1 mi |
| Tyler Pond | Belgrade | 3.1 mi |
| Gould Pond | Belgrade | 3.6 mi |
| Doctors Pond | Belgrade | 3.7 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Winthrop | 3.7 mi |
| Bog Pond | Augusta | 4 mi |
| Penney Pond | Belgrade | 4 mi |
| Lily Bay | Belgrade | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Winthrop Quadrangle
The Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Shed Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monks Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Carleton Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mears Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Brainard Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Little Cobbosseecontee Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
| Hersey Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Welch Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Packards Ledge | Other Natural Features | Kennebec County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 45.2 miles east (bearing E) of Shed Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 77 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 (44.360°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Shed Pond track the nearby Monks Hill summit (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Shed Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monks Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Allen Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Carleton Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mears Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Brainard Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shed Pond located?
Shed Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 45.2 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle.
How far is Shed Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 45.2 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Shed Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Shed Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575334 on the Winthrop quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Shed 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: Q33307896.