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Wilson Pond — Reservoirs 38.0 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Wayne Quadrangle · GNIS 578553
38.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Wayne topographic quadrangle, Wilson Pond is a reservoir recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Wayne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Wilson Pond in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 578553). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/07/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wilson Pond sits at 44.27737° N, 70.04048° W (DMS 44°16′39″ N, 70°02′26″ W).
Other reservoirs in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 25 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Wilson Pond itself. The ones closest to Wilson Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson Stream Reservoir | Wayne | 0.6 mi |
| Apple Valley Lake | Wayne | 1.5 mi |
| Cobbosseecontee Lake | Purgatory | 5 mi |
| Pocasset Lake | Wayne | 6 mi |
| Maranacook Lake | Winthrop | 6.3 mi |
| Tacoma Lakes | Purgatory | 6.8 mi |
| Gilman Dam Pond | Purgatory | 6.9 mi |
| Woodbury Pond | Purgatory | 7 mi |
| Cobbosseecontee Stream Reservoir | Purgatory | 7.5 mi |
| Lovejoy Pond | Fayette | 8.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Wayne Quadrangle
The Wayne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Wilson Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Wilson Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Tannery Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Joes Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Apple Valley Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mud Mills Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bishop Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Blodgett Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Dexter Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.0 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Wilson Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 65 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 (44.277°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Wilson Pond track the nearby Ward Hill summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wilson Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Wilson Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Tannery Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Joes Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Apple Valley Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wilson Pond located?
Wilson Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 38.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wayne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wilson Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 38.0 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wilson Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wilson Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578553 on the Wayne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wilson 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.