Great Pond — Reservoirs 45.2 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 1773704
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle, the reservoir known as Great Pond sits 45.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “dam in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Great Pond as a reservoir on the Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 1773704. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/24/2010.
Coordinates & physical setting
Great Pond sits at 44.52997° N, 69.88828° W (DMS 44°31′48″ N, 69°53′18″ W).
Other reservoirs in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 25 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Great Pond itself. The ones closest to Great Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 2.4 mi |
| Mill Stream | Rome | 3.7 mi |
| Mill Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 4.7 mi |
| Flying Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 5.1 mi |
| Echo Lake | Fayette | 7.8 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Fayette | 8.2 mi |
| Torsey Lake | Readfield | 8.9 mi |
| Grist Mill Pond | Readfield | 10.6 mi |
| Mill Pond | Winthrop | 11.1 mi |
| Lovejoy Pond | Fayette | 11.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Great Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Frink Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Pinewold Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Blueberry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| The Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Castle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Yallaly Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Long Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 45.2 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Great Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 78 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.530°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Great Pond track the nearby Loon Island (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Great Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Frink Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Pinewold Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hersom Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Great Pond located?
Great Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 45.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Great Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.2 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Great Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Great Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1773704 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Great 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: Q33130644.