Little Purgatory Pond — Lakes 43.7 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 569989
Catalogued on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Little Purgatory Pond — a lake — lies 43.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569989, Little Purgatory Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Purgatory Pond sits at 44.21424° N, 69.94720° W (DMS 44°12′51″ N, 69°56′50″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Purgatory Pond itself. The ones closest to Little Purgatory Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Purgatory | 1.7 mi |
| Sand Pond | Purgatory | 2.6 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Purgatory | 2.8 mi |
| Buker Pond | Purgatory | 3.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Purgatory | 4 mi |
| Lily Pond | Winthrop | 4.1 mi |
| Annabessacook Lake | Winthrop | 4.1 mi |
| Loon Pond | Purgatory | 4.3 mi |
| Jimmy Pond | Purgatory | 4.8 mi |
| Cochnewagon Lake | Monmouth | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Little Purgatory Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma Lakes | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Gilman Dam Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Woodbury Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Woodbury Hills | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| True Cove | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Maple Ridge Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Ballard Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sheep Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Dismal Swamp | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Jock Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 75-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Little Purgatory Pond — 43.7 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 (44.214°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Purgatory Pond track the nearby Tacoma Lakes reservoir (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Purgatory Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma Lakes | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Gilman Dam Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Woodbury Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Woodbury Hills | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| True Cove | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Purgatory Pond located?
Little Purgatory Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 43.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Purgatory Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.7 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Purgatory Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Purgatory Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569989 on the Purgatory quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Purgatory 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.