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Boody Pond — Lakes 41.8 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 562744
Catalogued on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Boody Pond — a lake — lies 41.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562744, Boody Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Boody Pond sits at 44.57287° N, 69.97498° W (DMS 44°34′22″ N, 69°58′30″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Boody Pond itself. The ones closest to Boody Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kimball Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 0.7 mi |
| Kidder Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 1.1 mi |
| Davis Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 1.6 mi |
| Watson Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 2.4 mi |
| Round Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 2.5 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 2.8 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 3.1 mi |
| Black Pond | Farmington Falls | 3.3 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Farmington Falls | 4.2 mi |
| Doloff Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Boody Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimball Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Berry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hoyt Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| McIntire Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Kidder Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| York Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| John Brown Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Eaton Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 72-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Boody Pond — 41.8 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.573°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Boody Pond track the nearby Kimball Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Boody Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimball Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Berry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hoyt Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| McIntire Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Kidder Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Boody Pond located?
Boody Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 41.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Boody Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 41.8 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Boody Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Boody Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562744 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Boody Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 63 other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine.