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Pinkham Sound — Bays 44.0 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 573433
Catalogued on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Pinkham Sound — a bay — lies 44.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573433, Pinkham Sound is recorded as a bay on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pinkham Sound sits at 44.24340° N, 69.92699° W (DMS 44°14′36″ N, 69°55′37″ W).
Other bays in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 7 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pinkham Sound itself. The ones closest to Pinkham Sound:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Bay | Purgatory | 1 mi |
| True Cove | Purgatory | 1.1 mi |
| Ballard Bay | Purgatory | 1.7 mi |
| Undine Bay | Purgatory | 2.1 mi |
| Hatch Cove | Rome | 20.1 mi |
| North Bay | Rome | 23 mi |
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Pinkham Sound. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Pinkham Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Goodwin Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| LeClair Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Grape Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| South Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| True Cove | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Cobbosseecontee Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Norris Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cobbosseecontee Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 75-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Pinkham Sound — 44.0 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.243°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pinkham Sound track the nearby Long Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pinkham Sound
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Pinkham Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Richards Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Goodwin Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| LeClair Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pinkham Sound located?
Pinkham Sound is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 44.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pinkham Sound from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 44.0 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pinkham Sound?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pinkham Sound as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573433 on the Purgatory quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pinkham Sound?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other bays are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 6 other bays in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q49388041.