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Mill Pond — Reservoirs 42.8 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Winthrop Quadrangle · GNIS 571340
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle, the reservoir known as Mill Pond sits 42.8 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “reservoir NE of Augusta, Maine; dammed by Mill Pond Dam”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mill Pond as a reservoir on the Winthrop topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 571340. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mill Pond sits at 44.37199° N, 69.92356° W (DMS 44°22′19″ 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 Mill Pond itself. The ones closest to Mill Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carleton Pond | Winthrop | 1.8 mi |
| Maranacook Lake | Winthrop | 2.4 mi |
| Grist Mill Pond | Readfield | 2.9 mi |
| Torsey Lake | Readfield | 4.7 mi |
| Lovejoy Pond | Fayette | 5.3 mi |
| Pocasset Lake | Wayne | 6.8 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Fayette | 7.2 mi |
| Apple Valley Lake | Wayne | 7.3 mi |
| Hallowell Recreation Pond | Augusta | 7.3 mi |
| Echo Lake | Fayette | 7.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Winthrop Quadrangle
The Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Mill Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brainard Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Carleton Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Monks Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Maranacook Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Shed Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mears Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Little Cobbosseecontee Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Welch Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 42.8 miles (east) and you reach Mill Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 73 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.372°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mill Pond track the nearby Brainard Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mill Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brainard Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Tingley Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Carleton Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Monks Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mill Pond located?
Mill Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 42.8 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mill Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.8 miles east (bearing E) 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 571340 on the Winthrop 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: Q34907519.