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Taylor Pond — Reservoirs 38.4 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Fayette Quadrangle · GNIS 576688
Catalogued on the USGS Fayette quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Taylor Pond — a reservoir — lies 38.4 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “dam in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576688, Taylor 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 05/28/2010.
Coordinates & physical setting
Taylor Pond sits at 44.45306° N, 70.01443° W (DMS 44°27′11″ N, 70°00′52″ W).
Other reservoirs in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 25 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Taylor Pond itself. The ones closest to Taylor Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Echo Lake | Fayette | 0.4 mi |
| Torsey Lake | Readfield | 2.5 mi |
| Lovejoy Pond | Fayette | 4.1 mi |
| Grist Mill Pond | Readfield | 4.8 mi |
| Flying Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 4.9 mi |
| Long Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 5.8 mi |
| Mill Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 5.9 mi |
| Pocasset Lake | Wayne | 6.7 mi |
| Mill Pond | Winthrop | 7.2 mi |
| Maranacook Lake | Winthrop | 8 mi |
Features on the USGS Fayette Quadrangle
The Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Taylor Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Hopkins Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Turtle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Echo Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Basin Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| David Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Parker Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Causeway Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 66-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Taylor Pond — 38.4 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 (44.453°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Taylor Pond track the nearby Echo Lake reservoir (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Taylor Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Hopkins Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Desert Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Turtle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Taylor Pond located?
Taylor Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 38.4 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle.
How far is Taylor Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.4 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Taylor Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Taylor Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576688 on the Fayette quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Taylor 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: Q33133155.