Whittier Pond — Lakes 39.2 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 578440
Catalogued on the USGS Farmington Falls quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Whittier Pond — a lake — lies 39.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578440, Whittier Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Farmington Falls quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whittier Pond sits at 44.51809° N, 70.01009° W (DMS 44°31′05″ N, 70°00′36″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Whittier Pond itself. The ones closest to Whittier Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Black Pond | Farmington Falls | 0.8 mi |
| Minnehonk Lake | Readfield | 1.9 mi |
| Egypt Pond | Farmington Falls | 2 mi |
| Parker Pond | Fayette | 2.1 mi |
| Hopkins Pond | Readfield | 2.4 mi |
| Davis Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 2.8 mi |
| Doloff Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 2.9 mi |
| David Pond | Fayette | 3.6 mi |
| Moose Pond | Readfield | 3.7 mi |
| Boody Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle
The Farmington Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Whittier Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Egypt Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Sanborn Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| York Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Fellows Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Blabon Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 67-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Whittier Pond — 39.2 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 (44.518°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Whittier Pond track the nearby Black Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whittier Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Flying Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mill Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whittier Pond located?
Whittier Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 39.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whittier Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 39.2 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whittier Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whittier Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578440 on the Farmington Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whittier 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: Q33320823.