Loon Pond — Lakes 44.7 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 570372
44.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle, Loon 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 Loon Pond in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 570372). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Loon Pond sits at 44.15316° N, 69.95734° W (DMS 44°09′11″ N, 69°57′26″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Loon Pond itself. The ones closest to Loon Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Purgatory | 0.8 mi |
| Buker Pond | Purgatory | 1.5 mi |
| Jimmy Pond | Purgatory | 1.9 mi |
| Sand Pond | Purgatory | 2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Purgatory | 3.3 mi |
| Upper Pleasant Pond | Purgatory | 3.7 mi |
| Little Purgatory Pond | Purgatory | 4.3 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Purgatory | 4.8 mi |
| Cochnewagon Lake | Monmouth | 6.9 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 Loon Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Springer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Buker Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ashford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Jimmy Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Lunts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
| Dennis Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Black Ash Swamp | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 44.7 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Loon Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 77 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 (44.153°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Loon Pond track the nearby Mud Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Loon Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Springer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Buker Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ashford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Loon Pond located?
Loon Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 44.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is Loon Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 44.7 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Loon Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Loon Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570372 on the Purgatory quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Loon 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.