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Carleton Pond — Reservoirs 43.7 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Winthrop Quadrangle · GNIS 563569
Catalogued on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Carleton Pond — a reservoir — lies 43.7 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563569, Carleton Pond is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Carleton Pond sits at 44.34876° N, 69.90752° W (DMS 44°20′56″ N, 69°54′27″ W).
Other reservoirs in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 25 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Carleton Pond itself. The ones closest to Carleton Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Winthrop | 1.8 mi |
| Maranacook Lake | Winthrop | 2.4 mi |
| Grist Mill Pond | Readfield | 4.4 mi |
| Hallowell Recreation Pond | Augusta | 5.7 mi |
| Torsey Lake | Readfield | 6.4 mi |
| Lovejoy Pond | Fayette | 6.6 mi |
| Apple Valley Lake | Wayne | 6.8 mi |
| Cobbosseecontee Stream Reservoir | Purgatory | 7.1 mi |
| Vaughn Pond | Augusta | 7.4 mi |
| Cobbosseecontee Lake | Purgatory | 7.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Winthrop Quadrangle
The Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Carleton Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monks Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Brainard Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Shed Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little Cobbosseecontee Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mears Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Welch Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Maranacook Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 75-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Carleton Pond — 43.7 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.349°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Carleton Pond track the nearby Monks Hill summit (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Carleton Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monks Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Brainard Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Shed Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little Cobbosseecontee Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Carleton Pond located?
Carleton Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 43.7 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle.
How far is Carleton Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.7 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Carleton Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Carleton Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563569 on the Winthrop quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Carleton Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other reservoirs are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 24 other reservoirs in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34879168.