Upper Pleasant Pond — Lakes 48.3 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 577643
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle, the lake known as Upper Pleasant Pond sits 48.3 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Upper Pleasant Pond as a lake on the Purgatory topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 577643. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Upper Pleasant Pond sits at 44.13230° N, 69.88922° W (DMS 44°07′56″ N, 69°53′21″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Upper Pleasant Pond itself. The ones closest to Upper Pleasant Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Purgatory | 3.1 mi |
| Loon Pond | Purgatory | 3.7 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Purgatory | 4.9 mi |
| Buker Pond | Purgatory | 5.1 mi |
| Sand Pond | Purgatory | 5.2 mi |
| Jimmy Pond | Purgatory | 5.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Purgatory | 6.3 mi |
| Little Purgatory Pond | Purgatory | 6.3 mi |
| Hutchinson Pond | Augusta | 9.2 mi |
| Lily Pond | Winthrop | 9.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Upper Pleasant Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potters Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Black Ash Swamp | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Ashford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Lunts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Loon Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Springer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Dennis Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 4.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 48.3 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Upper Pleasant Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 83 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.132°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Upper Pleasant Pond track the nearby Potters Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Upper Pleasant Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potters Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Magotty Meadow Brook | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Black Ash Swamp | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Ashford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Ring Hill | Summits | Sagadahoc County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Upper Pleasant Pond located?
Upper Pleasant Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 48.3 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is Upper Pleasant Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.3 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Upper Pleasant Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Upper Pleasant Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577643 on the Purgatory quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Upper Pleasant 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.