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Grist Mill Pond — Reservoirs 40.1 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Readfield Quadrangle · GNIS 1774022
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Readfield quadrangle, the reservoir known as Grist Mill Pond sits 40.1 miles east 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 Grist Mill Pond as a reservoir on the Readfield topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 1774022. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/30/2010.
Coordinates & physical setting
Grist Mill Pond sits at 44.38923° N, 69.97633° W (DMS 44°23′21″ N, 69°58′35″ W).
Other reservoirs in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 25 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Grist Mill Pond itself. The ones closest to Grist Mill Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Torsey Lake | Readfield | 2.3 mi |
| Lovejoy Pond | Fayette | 2.5 mi |
| Mill Pond | Winthrop | 2.9 mi |
| Maranacook Lake | Winthrop | 3.2 mi |
| Carleton Pond | Winthrop | 4.4 mi |
| Pocasset Lake | Wayne | 4.6 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Fayette | 4.8 mi |
| Echo Lake | Fayette | 5 mi |
| Apple Valley Lake | Wayne | 7 mi |
| Wilson Stream Reservoir | Wayne | 8.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Readfield Quadrangle
The Readfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Grist Mill Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tingley Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Torsey Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Intervale Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Desert Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Moose Pond Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Bog Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 4.6 mi |
| Inghan Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 5 mi |
| Bowen Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 5.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 5.6 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 5.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 40.1 miles (east) and you reach Grist Mill Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 69 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.389°), 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 Grist Mill Pond track the nearby Tingley Brook stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Grist Mill Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tingley Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Torsey Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Lovejoy Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Maranacook Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Grist Mill Pond located?
Grist Mill Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 40.1 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Readfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Grist Mill Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.1 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Grist Mill Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Grist Mill Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1774022 on the Readfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Grist Mill 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: Q33130671.