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Brettuns Pond — Reservoirs 26.6 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Livermore Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 562935
26.6 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Livermore Falls topographic quadrangle, Brettuns Pond is a reservoir recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Livermore Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Brettuns Pond in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562935). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Brettuns Pond sits at 44.39178° N, 70.24977° W (DMS 44°23′30″ N, 70°14′59″ W).
Other reservoirs in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 23 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Brettuns Pond itself. The ones closest to Brettuns Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Pond | Turner Center | 5.2 mi |
| Dead River Reservoir | Turner Center | 5.5 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Livermore Falls | 6.2 mi |
| Nezinscot River Reservoir (historical) | Buckfield | 9.4 mi |
| Gulf Island Pond | Lake Auburn East | 15.8 mi |
| The Basin | Lake Auburn West | 16.8 mi |
| Lake Auburn | Lake Auburn East | 17 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lake Auburn East | 17.9 mi |
| Montello Heights Reservoir | Lewiston | 19.4 mi |
| Sabattus Pond | Lisbon Falls North | 20 mi |
Features on the USGS Livermore Falls Quadrangle
The Livermore Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Brettuns Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Beals Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bartlett Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Hackett Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Richs Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Fish Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Hunton Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.9 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Brettuns Pond Water Aerodrome, ME12.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 26.6 miles east (bearing E) of Brettuns Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 46 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.392°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Brettuns Pond track the nearby Leavitt Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Brettuns Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Ford Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Campbell Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Beals Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hamlin Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Brettuns Pond located?
Brettuns Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 26.6 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Livermore Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Brettuns Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.6 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Brettuns Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Brettuns Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562935 on the Livermore Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Brettuns Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
What other names has Brettuns Pond been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Brettuns Pond Water Aerodrome, ME12.
How many other reservoirs are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 22 other reservoirs in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34960087.