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Flying Pond — Reservoirs 40.1 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 566335
Catalogued on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Flying Pond — a reservoir — lies 40.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566335, Flying Pond is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Flying Pond sits at 44.52285° N, 69.99201° W (DMS 44°31′22″ N, 69°59′31″ W).
Other reservoirs in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 25 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Flying Pond itself. The ones closest to Flying Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 1 mi |
| Long Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 3.5 mi |
| Echo Lake | Fayette | 4.6 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Fayette | 4.9 mi |
| Great Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 5.1 mi |
| Torsey Lake | Readfield | 6.9 mi |
| Mill Stream | Rome | 8.4 mi |
| Lovejoy Pond | Fayette | 9.1 mi |
| Grist Mill Pond | Readfield | 9.3 mi |
| Mill Pond | Winthrop | 11 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Flying Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Mill Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| McGaffey Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| John Brown Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Eaton Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Doloff Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Berry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Round Top | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 69-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Flying Pond — 40.1 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 (44.523°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Flying Pond track the nearby Big Island (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Flying Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Mill Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Flying Pond located?
Flying Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 40.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Flying Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Flying Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Flying Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566335 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Flying 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: Q34885729.