Wilson, Berry and Dexter Ponds in the Winthrop Lakes Region of Maine offers views of Millions of Stars
December 29th, 2011 categories: Belgrade Lakes Region
Ready for a day on Dexter Pond, Winthrop, Maine
Wilson, Berry and Dexter Ponds form a small chain in the Winthrop Lakes Regions towns of Winthrop, Monmouth and Wayne, Maine. Those seeking lakefront property for sale will be glad that this region is only a few hours from Boston.
Wilson Pond is the largest of the three, at four miles long and 588 acres. It has a maximum depth of 42 feet and a mean depth of 23 feet. The water quality of this long, narrow crescent-shaped pond is average. Brown trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, white perch, yellow perch and chain pickerel form the fishery. A trailered boat launch is located at the southern end of the pond in North Monmouth.
“A small town with big character,” Winthrop is home to summer concerts at Norcross Point, a Sidewalk Art Show and the Winthrop Performing Arts Center. The Kennebec Land Trust is dedicated to conserving properties in the area, thus providing habitat for an abundance of wildlife and places for people to explore.
Cumston Hall in Monmouth is one of the crown jewels of Maine. It towers dramatically over Main Street and is listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings. The architectural gem is home to the Theater at Monmouth, Maine’s Shakespearean theater, plus the library and town office. The Monmouth Museum on Main Street depicts 19th century rural Maine.
Wayne is a quintessential New England village with two churches, a library, general store and specialty shops on Main Street. It is one of the prettiest villages in Maine.
Breathtaking scenery, magnificent lakes, bountiful activities and great places to relax and rejuvenate are what awaits lakefront property owners on these ponds in the Winthrop Lakes Region. And stars–millions of stars!
Tom - MrLakefront
