Hallowell Recreation Pond — Reservoirs 48.5 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Augusta Quadrangle · GNIS 1774373
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Augusta quadrangle, the reservoir known as Hallowell Recreation Pond sits 48.5 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 Hallowell Recreation Pond as a reservoir on the Augusta topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 1774373. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hallowell Recreation Pond sits at 44.29740° N, 69.81820° W (DMS 44°17′51″ N, 69°49′06″ W).
Other reservoirs in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 25 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hallowell Recreation Pond itself. The ones closest to Hallowell Recreation Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vaughn Pond | Augusta | 1.9 mi |
| Cobbosseecontee Stream Reservoir | Purgatory | 5.2 mi |
| Carleton Pond | Winthrop | 5.7 mi |
| Mill Pond | Winthrop | 7.3 mi |
| Maranacook Lake | Winthrop | 7.6 mi |
| Cobbosseecontee Lake | Purgatory | 7.6 mi |
| Gilman Dam Pond | Purgatory | 8.1 mi |
| Tacoma Lakes | Purgatory | 8.2 mi |
| Woodbury Pond | Purgatory | 9.4 mi |
| Apple Valley Lake | Wayne | 10 mi |
Features on the USGS Augusta Quadrangle
The Augusta 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Hallowell Recreation Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Howard Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lithgow Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Cascade Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Vaughn Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Jimmie Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Meadow Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Stone Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Little Jimmie Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 48.5 miles (east) and you reach Hallowell Recreation Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 83 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.297°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hallowell Recreation Pond track the nearby Granite Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hallowell Recreation Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Howard Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lithgow Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Cascade Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Vaughn Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hallowell Recreation Pond located?
Hallowell Recreation Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 48.5 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Augusta topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hallowell Recreation Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.5 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hallowell Recreation Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hallowell Recreation Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1774373 on the Augusta quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hallowell Recreation 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: Q33130694.