Horseshoe Pond — Lakes 46.5 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 568314
46.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle, Horseshoe Pond is a lake recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Horseshoe Pond in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568314). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Horseshoe Pond sits at 44.20385° N, 69.89250° W (DMS 44°12′14″ N, 69°53′33″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Horseshoe Pond itself. The ones closest to Horseshoe Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Purgatory Pond | Purgatory | 2.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Purgatory | 4.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Purgatory | 4.1 mi |
| Sand Pond | Purgatory | 4.1 mi |
| Hutchinson Pond | Augusta | 4.3 mi |
| Lily Pond | Winthrop | 4.4 mi |
| Loon Pond | Purgatory | 4.8 mi |
| Upper Pleasant Pond | Purgatory | 4.9 mi |
| Little Jimmie Pond | Augusta | 5 mi |
| Buker Pond | Purgatory | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Horseshoe Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Dennis Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Lunts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Gilman Dam Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Tacoma Lakes | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Little Purgatory Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Woodbury Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Cobbosseecontee Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Black Ash Swamp | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
| True Cove | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.5 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Horseshoe Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 80 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 (44.204°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Horseshoe Pond track the nearby Dennis Brook stream (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Horseshoe Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Dennis Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Lunts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Gilman Dam Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Grover Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Horseshoe Pond located?
Horseshoe Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 46.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is Horseshoe Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.5 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Horseshoe Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Horseshoe Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568314 on the Purgatory quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Horseshoe 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.
Wikidata: Q33262588.