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Worthley Pond — Lakes 34.5 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Minot Quadrangle · GNIS 578708
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, on the USGS Minot quadrangle, the lake known as Worthley Pond sits 34.5 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Worthley Pond as a lake on the Minot topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 578708. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Worthley Pond sits at 44.02005° N, 70.34455° W (DMS 44°01′12″ N, 70°20′40″ W).
Other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 44 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Worthley Pond itself. The ones closest to Worthley Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Range Pond | Mechanic Falls | 1.8 mi |
| Shaker Bog | Gray | 2.2 mi |
| Estes Bog | Mechanic Falls | 2.7 mi |
| Upper Range Pond | Mechanic Falls | 2.9 mi |
| Tripp Pond | Mechanic Falls | 4.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Mechanic Falls | 5.2 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Minot | 6.8 mi |
| Hawkes Pond | Oxford | 9 mi |
| Lake Andrews | Lewiston | 9.3 mi |
| No Name Pond | Lewiston | 12.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Minot Quadrangle
The Minot 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Worthley Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Grandview Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Shaker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lower Range Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Foster Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Christian Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Moose Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Bailey Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Harris Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1908 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 34.5 miles (southeast) and you reach Worthley Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 59 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.020°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Worthley Pond track the nearby Ricker Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Worthley Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Grandview Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Shaker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Range Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Middle Range Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Worthley Pond located?
Worthley Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 34.5 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Minot topographic quadrangle.
How far is Worthley Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.5 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Worthley Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Worthley Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578708 on the Minot quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Worthley Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 43 other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34936147.