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Jimmy Pond — Lakes 42.9 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 568847
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle, the lake known as Jimmy Pond sits 42.9 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Jimmy Pond as a lake on the Purgatory topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 568847. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jimmy Pond sits at 44.15346° N, 69.99578° W (DMS 44°09′12″ N, 69°59′45″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Jimmy Pond itself. The ones closest to Jimmy Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buker Pond | Purgatory | 1.2 mi |
| Loon Pond | Purgatory | 1.9 mi |
| Sand Pond | Purgatory | 2.3 mi |
| Mud Pond | Purgatory | 2.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Purgatory | 3.3 mi |
| Little Purgatory Pond | Purgatory | 4.8 mi |
| Upper Pleasant Pond | Purgatory | 5.5 mi |
| Cochnewagon Lake | Monmouth | 5.8 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Purgatory | 6.2 mi |
| Annabessacook Lake | Winthrop | 8 mi |
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Jimmy Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buker Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Loon Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Springer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Ashford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Woodbury Hills | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Woodbury Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 42.9 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Jimmy 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 (44.153°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Jimmy Pond track the nearby Danforth Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jimmy Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danforth Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Buker Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Loon Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jimmy Pond located?
Jimmy Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 42.9 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jimmy Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 42.9 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jimmy Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jimmy Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568847 on the Purgatory quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jimmy 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.