Pennell Pond — Reservoirs 49.7 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Somerset County, Maine · USGS New Portland Quadrangle · GNIS 573164
Within Somerset County, Maine, on the USGS New Portland quadrangle, the reservoir known as Pennell Pond sits 49.7 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Somerset County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Pennell Pond as a reservoir on the New Portland topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/025), under Feature ID 573164. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pennell Pond sits at 44.93504° N, 70.10694° W (DMS 44°56′06″ N, 70°06′25″ W).
Features on the USGS New Portland Quadrangle
The New Portland 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 6 catalogued natural features alongside Pennell Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloodsucker Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1 mi |
| Dyer Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 3 mi |
| Lemon Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Lemon Stream | Reservoirs | Somerset County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| New Portland Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 5.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 49.7 miles (northeast) and you reach Pennell Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 85 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.935°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 49.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pennell Pond track the nearby Indian Stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pennell Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bloodsucker Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Welcome Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Stanley Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pennell Pond located?
Pennell Pond is in Somerset County, Maine, approximately 49.7 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS New Portland topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pennell Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.7 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pennell Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pennell Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573164 on the New Portland quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pennell Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.