Stuart Pond — Lakes 47.1 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Quadrangle · GNIS 576455
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Belgrade quadrangle, the lake known as Stuart Pond sits 47.1 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Stuart Pond as a lake on the Belgrade topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 576455. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stuart Pond sits at 44.46332° N, 69.83812° W (DMS 44°27′48″ N, 69°50′17″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Stuart Pond itself. The ones closest to Stuart Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Pond | Belgrade | 0.5 mi |
| Messalonskee Lake | Belgrade | 2.6 mi |
| Penney Pond | Belgrade | 3.9 mi |
| Joe Pond | Belgrade | 3.9 mi |
| Ward Pond | Belgrade | 4 mi |
| Lily Bay | Belgrade | 4.2 mi |
| Gould Pond | Belgrade | 4.5 mi |
| Doctors Pond | Belgrade | 4.6 mi |
| Inghan Pond | Readfield | 4.6 mi |
| Fairbanks Pond | Belgrade | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Quadrangle
The Belgrade 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Stuart Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Belgrade Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Austin Bog | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Lord Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Greeley Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Messalonskee Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Sanford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 47.1 miles (east) and you reach Stuart Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 81 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.463°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Stuart Pond track the nearby Hamilton Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stuart Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Belgrade Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Austin Bog | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Lord Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stuart Pond located?
Stuart Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 47.1 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stuart Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.1 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Stuart Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Stuart Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576455 on the Belgrade quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Stuart 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.