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Upper Narrows Pond — Lakes 42.4 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Winthrop Quadrangle · GNIS 577636
Catalogued on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Upper Narrows Pond — a lake — lies 42.4 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577636, Upper Narrows Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Upper Narrows Pond sits at 44.30711° N, 69.94267° W (DMS 44°18′26″ N, 69°56′34″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Upper Narrows Pond itself. The ones closest to Upper Narrows Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Narrows Pond | Winthrop | 1.2 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Winthrop | 1.4 mi |
| Little Cobbosseecontee Lake | Winthrop | 3.1 mi |
| Lily Pond | Winthrop | 3.3 mi |
| Annabessacook Lake | Winthrop | 3.3 mi |
| Bog Pond | Augusta | 3.8 mi |
| Little Jimmie Pond | Augusta | 4.3 mi |
| Berry Pond | Wayne | 4.4 mi |
| Dexter Pond | Wayne | 4.4 mi |
| Jimmie Pond | Augusta | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Winthrop Quadrangle
The Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Upper Narrows Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Narrows Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Kezar Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Robbins Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Lower Sister Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Upper Sister Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Belle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Black Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| West Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Hodgdon Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 73-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Upper Narrows Pond — 42.4 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.307°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Upper Narrows Pond track the nearby Lower Narrows Pond lake (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Upper Narrows Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Narrows Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Kezar Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Robbins Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Lower Sister Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Upper Narrows Pond located?
Upper Narrows Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 42.4 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle.
How far is Upper Narrows Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.4 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Upper Narrows Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Upper Narrows Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577636 on the Winthrop quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Upper Narrows 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.