Whittier Pond — Lakes 44.7 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 578441
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle, the lake known as Whittier Pond sits 44.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Whittier Pond as a lake on the Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 578441. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whittier Pond sits at 44.57258° N, 69.91213° W (DMS 44°34′21″ N, 69°54′44″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Watson Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 0.7 mi |
| Round Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 1.3 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 1.7 mi |
| Kidder Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 2 mi |
| Boody Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 3.1 mi |
| Kimball Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 3.7 mi |
| Little Pond | Rome | 3.8 mi |
| Great Pond | Rome | 4.2 mi |
| Davis Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 4.4 mi |
| Doloff Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Whittier Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Watson Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Whittier Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Rome Trout Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Morrill Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Philip | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 44.7 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Whittier Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 77 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.573°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Whittier Pond track the nearby French Mountain summit (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whittier Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Watson Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Whittier Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whittier Pond located?
Whittier Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 44.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whittier Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 44.7 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 578441 on the Belgrade Lakes 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: Q33320833.