Long Pond — Reservoirs 43.3 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 570304
Catalogued on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Long Pond — a reservoir — lies 43.3 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570304, Long 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 05/07/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Long Pond sits at 44.50692° N, 69.92373° W (DMS 44°30′25″ N, 69°55′25″ W).
Other reservoirs in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 25 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Long Pond itself. The ones closest to Long Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 2.4 mi |
| Flying Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 3.5 mi |
| Mill Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 3.6 mi |
| Mill Stream | Rome | 4.9 mi |
| Echo Lake | Fayette | 5.5 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Fayette | 5.8 mi |
| Torsey Lake | Readfield | 6.6 mi |
| Grist Mill Pond | Readfield | 8.5 mi |
| Lovejoy Pond | Fayette | 9.3 mi |
| Mill Pond | Winthrop | 9.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Long Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Castle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Pinewold Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Doloff Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Yallaly Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Frink Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Blueberry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| McGaffey Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Great Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 74-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Long Pond — 43.3 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.507°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Long Pond track the nearby Stony Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Long Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Green Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Castle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Pinewold Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Doloff Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long Pond located?
Long Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 43.3 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Long Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.3 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Long Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Long Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570304 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Long 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.