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Gulf Island Pond — Reservoirs 33.6 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn East Quadrangle · GNIS 567377
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, on the USGS Lake Auburn East quadrangle, the reservoir known as Gulf Island Pond sits 33.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Gulf Island Pond as a reservoir on the Lake Auburn East topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 567377. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Gulf Island Pond sits at 44.16566° N, 70.19735° W (DMS 44°09′56″ N, 70°11′50″ W).
Other reservoirs in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 23 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Gulf Island Pond itself. The ones closest to Gulf Island Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Auburn | Lake Auburn East | 2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lake Auburn East | 2.1 mi |
| The Basin | Lake Auburn West | 3.1 mi |
| Montello Heights Reservoir | Lewiston | 3.6 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lewiston | 4.5 mi |
| Sabattus Pond | Lisbon Falls North | 5.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lewiston | 5.5 mi |
| Barker Mill Dam Pond | Lewiston | 5.7 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Minot | 6.3 mi |
| Nezinscot River Reservoir (historical) | Buckfield | 6.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn East Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Gulf Island Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daggett Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Glenrock Spring | Springs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Giles | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Lake Auburn | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Auburn Municipal Beach | Other Natural Features | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Stetson Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Lard Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Berry Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 33.6 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Gulf Island Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 58 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.166°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Gulf Island Pond track the nearby Daggett Bog lake (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gulf Island Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daggett Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Glenrock Spring | Springs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Giles | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Lake Auburn | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Auburn Municipal Beach | Other Natural Features | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gulf Island Pond located?
Gulf Island Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 33.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn East topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gulf Island Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 33.6 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gulf Island Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gulf Island Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567377 on the Lake Auburn East quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gulf Island Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other reservoirs are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 22 other reservoirs in Androscoggin County, Maine.