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Buker Pond — Lakes 43.2 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 563147
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle, the lake known as Buker Pond sits 43.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Buker Pond as a lake on the Purgatory topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 563147. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Buker Pond sits at 44.16762° N, 69.98030° W (DMS 44°10′03″ N, 69°58′49″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Buker Pond itself. The ones closest to Buker Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Pond | Purgatory | 1.1 mi |
| Jimmy Pond | Purgatory | 1.2 mi |
| Loon Pond | Purgatory | 1.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Purgatory | 2.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Purgatory | 2.2 mi |
| Little Purgatory Pond | Purgatory | 3.6 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Purgatory | 5 mi |
| Upper Pleasant Pond | Purgatory | 5.1 mi |
| Cochnewagon Lake | Monmouth | 5.4 mi |
| Annabessacook Lake | Winthrop | 7 mi |
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Buker Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Jimmy Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Springer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Loon Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Woodbury Hills | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Woodbury Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Jock Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 43.2 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Buker Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 74 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.168°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Buker Pond track the nearby Sand Pond lake (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Buker Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Jimmy Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Springer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Loon Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Danforth Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Buker Pond located?
Buker Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 43.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is Buker Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.2 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Buker Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Buker Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563147 on the Purgatory quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Buker 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.