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Pleasant Pond — Reservoirs 28.4 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Turner Center Quadrangle · GNIS 573507
28.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Turner Center topographic quadrangle, Pleasant Pond is a reservoir recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Turner Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pleasant Pond in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573507). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pleasant Pond sits at 44.31833° N, 70.22626° W (DMS 44°19′06″ N, 70°13′35″ W).
Other reservoirs in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 23 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pleasant Pond itself. The ones closest to Pleasant Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dead River Reservoir | Turner Center | 4.3 mi |
| Nezinscot River Reservoir (historical) | Buckfield | 4.5 mi |
| Brettuns Pond | Livermore Falls | 5.2 mi |
| Gulf Island Pond | Lake Auburn East | 10.6 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Livermore Falls | 10.7 mi |
| The Basin | Lake Auburn West | 11.8 mi |
| Lake Auburn | Lake Auburn East | 11.9 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lake Auburn East | 12.7 mi |
| Montello Heights Reservoir | Lewiston | 14.2 mi |
| Sabattus Pond | Lisbon Falls North | 14.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Turner Center Quadrangle
The Turner Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Pleasant Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| The Plains | Other Natural Features | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| House Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Little Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Torry Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Sand Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Lovewell Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Nezinscot River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Butter Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 28.4 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Pleasant Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 49 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.318°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pleasant Pond track the nearby Merrill Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pleasant Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| The Plains | Other Natural Features | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| House Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Little Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pleasant Pond located?
Pleasant Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 28.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Turner Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pleasant Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.4 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pleasant Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pleasant Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573507 on the Turner Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pleasant Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other reservoirs are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 22 other reservoirs in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34915315.