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Taylor Pond — Lakes 32.6 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Minot Quadrangle · GNIS 576687
32.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Minot topographic quadrangle, Taylor Pond is a lake recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Minot 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Taylor Pond in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576687). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Taylor Pond sits at 44.10635° N, 70.27941° W (DMS 44°06′23″ N, 70°16′46″ W).
Other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 44 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Taylor Pond itself. The ones closest to Taylor Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Andrews | Lewiston | 3.8 mi |
| Hawkes Pond | Oxford | 6.1 mi |
| Round Pond | Lake Auburn East | 6.3 mi |
| Lard Pond | Lake Auburn East | 6.4 mi |
| Little Wilson Pond | Lake Auburn West | 6.8 mi |
| Worthley Pond | Minot | 6.8 mi |
| No Name Pond | Lewiston | 7.1 mi |
| Daggett Bog | Lake Auburn East | 7.2 mi |
| Middle Range Pond | Mechanic Falls | 7.3 mi |
| Mud Pond | Mechanic Falls | 7.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Minot Quadrangle
The Minot 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Taylor Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgkins Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Apatite | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Butler Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Pride Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Hodge Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Indian Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 32.6 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Taylor Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 56 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 (44.106°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Taylor Pond track the nearby Hodgkins Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Taylor Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgkins Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Apatite | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Butler Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Taylor Pond located?
Taylor Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 32.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Minot topographic quadrangle.
How far is Taylor Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.6 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Taylor Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Taylor Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576687 on the Minot quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Taylor 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: Q33315138.