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Tripp Pond — Lakes 30.1 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 577314
30.1 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle, Tripp Pond is a lake recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Tripp Pond in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 577314). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tripp Pond sits at 44.05248° N, 70.43150° W (DMS 44°03′09″ N, 70°25′53″ W).
Other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 44 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Tripp Pond itself. The ones closest to Tripp Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Mechanic Falls | 1.3 mi |
| Estes Bog | Mechanic Falls | 2.7 mi |
| Middle Range Pond | Mechanic Falls | 3.1 mi |
| Upper Range Pond | Mechanic Falls | 3.7 mi |
| Shaker Bog | Gray | 4.8 mi |
| Worthley Pond | Minot | 4.9 mi |
| Hawkes Pond | Oxford | 6.8 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Minot | 8.4 mi |
| Lake Andrews | Lewiston | 12 mi |
| Little Wilson Pond | Lake Auburn West | 12.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Tripp Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Megquier Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Potash Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| White Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Potash Cove | Bays | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Abrams Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Black Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Megquier Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.1 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Tripp Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 52 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 (44.052°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Tripp Pond track the nearby Meadow Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tripp Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Megquier Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Potash Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tripp Pond located?
Tripp Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 30.1 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tripp Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.1 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tripp Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tripp Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577314 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tripp 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.