West Pond — Lakes 45.2 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Cornish Quadrangle · GNIS 578206
Catalogued on the USGS Cornish quadrangle in York County, Maine, West Pond — a lake — lies 45.2 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578206, West Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Cornish quadrangle in York County, Maine (FIPS 23/031). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
West Pond sits at 43.75304° N, 70.87264° W (DMS 43°45′11″ N, 70°52′22″ W).
Other lakes in York County, Maine
York County, ME contains 11 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting West Pond itself. The ones closest to West Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Cornish | 0.8 mi |
| Noahs Pond | Limerick | 1.4 mi |
| Spruce Pond | Cornish | 1.8 mi |
| Allen Pond | Kezar Falls | 3.3 mi |
| Haley Pond | Limerick | 3.8 mi |
| Champion Pond | West Newfield | 4.1 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Limerick | 6 mi |
| Foss Ponds | Limington | 9.2 mi |
| Dollar Pond | Steep Falls | 9.9 mi |
| Wards Pond | Steep Falls | 10.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Cornish Quadrangle
The Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside West Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys and Rose Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Spruce Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Day Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Towles Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Pike Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Pease Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Wedgwood Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Smalls Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Wadsworth Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 78-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from West Pond — 45.2 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.753°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at West Pond track the nearby Gladys and Rose Hill summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to West Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys and Rose Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Dearborn Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1 mi |
| Noahs Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Collomy Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Pond located?
West Pond is in York County, Maine, approximately 45.2 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle.
How far is West Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.2 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is West Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies West Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578206 on the Cornish quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit West Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in York County, Maine?
GNIS lists 10 other lakes in York County, Maine.