Mill Pond — Reservoirs 40.7 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 1774730
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle, the reservoir known as Mill Pond sits 40.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “reservoir in Maine”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mill Pond as a reservoir on the Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 1774730. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mill Pond sits at 44.53568° N, 69.98421° W (DMS 44°32′08″ N, 69°59′03″ W).
Other reservoirs in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 25 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mill Pond itself. The ones closest to Mill Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Flying Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 1 mi |
| Long Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 3.6 mi |
| Great Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 4.7 mi |
| Echo Lake | Fayette | 5.5 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Fayette | 5.9 mi |
| Torsey Lake | Readfield | 7.8 mi |
| Mill Stream | Rome | 8.2 mi |
| Lovejoy Pond | Fayette | 10 mi |
| Grist Mill Pond | Readfield | 10.1 mi |
| Mill Pond | Winthrop | 11.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Mill Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| John Brown Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Flying Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| McGaffey Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Eaton Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Berry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Round Top | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 40.7 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Mill Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 70 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.536°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mill Pond track the nearby Mill Stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mill Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| John Brown Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Flying Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mill Pond located?
Mill Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 40.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mill Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.7 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mill Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mill Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1774730 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit 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: Q34907532.