Sand Pond — Lakes 43.4 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 574854
43.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle, Sand 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 Sand Pond in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574854). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sand Pond sits at 44.18104° N, 69.96998° W (DMS 44°10′52″ N, 69°58′12″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sand Pond itself. The ones closest to Sand Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buker Pond | Purgatory | 1.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Purgatory | 1.3 mi |
| Loon Pond | Purgatory | 2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Purgatory | 2.2 mi |
| Jimmy Pond | Purgatory | 2.3 mi |
| Little Purgatory Pond | Purgatory | 2.6 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Purgatory | 4.1 mi |
| Cochnewagon Lake | Monmouth | 5 mi |
| Upper Pleasant Pond | Purgatory | 5.2 mi |
| Annabessacook Lake | Winthrop | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Sand Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buker Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Springer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Woodbury Hills | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Woodbury Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Jock Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Loon Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Jimmy Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Dismal Swamp | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.4 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Sand Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 74 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 (44.181°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sand Pond track the nearby Buker Pond lake (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sand Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buker Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Springer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Woodbury Hills | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Woodbury Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sand Pond located?
Sand Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 43.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sand Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.4 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sand Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sand Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574854 on the Purgatory quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sand 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.