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Lovejoy Pond — Reservoirs 37.7 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Fayette Quadrangle · GNIS 570445
Catalogued on the USGS Fayette quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Lovejoy Pond — a reservoir — lies 37.7 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570445, Lovejoy Pond is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Fayette quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lovejoy Pond sits at 44.39394° N, 70.02638° W (DMS 44°23′38″ N, 70°01′35″ W).
Other reservoirs in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 25 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lovejoy Pond itself. The ones closest to Lovejoy Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grist Mill Pond | Readfield | 2.5 mi |
| Pocasset Lake | Wayne | 2.8 mi |
| Torsey Lake | Readfield | 2.8 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Fayette | 4.1 mi |
| Echo Lake | Fayette | 4.5 mi |
| Maranacook Lake | Winthrop | 4.8 mi |
| Mill Pond | Winthrop | 5.3 mi |
| Carleton Pond | Winthrop | 6.6 mi |
| Apple Valley Lake | Wayne | 7 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Wayne | 8.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Fayette Quadrangle
The Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Lovejoy Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Winnebago | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hales Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Manter Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Echo Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Turtle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Baldwin Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Echo Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 4.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 65-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Lovejoy Pond — 37.7 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 (44.394°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lovejoy Pond track the nearby Oak Hill summit (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lovejoy Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Winnebago | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hales Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Hales Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lovejoy Pond located?
Lovejoy Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 37.7 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lovejoy Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 37.7 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lovejoy Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lovejoy Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570445 on the Fayette quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lovejoy 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: Q34904083.