Watson Pond — Lakes 44.2 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 577900
Catalogued on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Watson Pond — a lake — lies 44.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577900, Watson Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Watson Pond sits at 44.57432° N, 69.92526° W (DMS 44°34′28″ N, 69°55′31″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Watson Pond itself. The ones closest to Watson Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whittier Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 0.7 mi |
| Round Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 1.1 mi |
| Kidder Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 1.4 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 1.6 mi |
| Boody Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 2.4 mi |
| Kimball Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 3.1 mi |
| Davis Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 3.8 mi |
| Little Pond | Rome | 4.2 mi |
| Great Pond | Rome | 4.8 mi |
| Black Pond | Farmington Falls | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Watson Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Whittier Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Kidder Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Morrill Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 76-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Watson Pond — 44.2 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.574°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Watson Pond track the nearby French Mountain summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Watson Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Whittier Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Watson Pond located?
Watson Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 44.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Watson Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.2 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Watson Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Watson Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577900 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Watson 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: Q33319836.