Cobbosseecontee Stream Reservoir — Reservoirs 45.5 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 1774359
45.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle, Cobbosseecontee Stream Reservoir is a reservoir 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 Cobbosseecontee Stream Reservoir in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1774359). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/24/2010.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cobbosseecontee Stream Reservoir sits at 44.24613° N, 69.89484° W (DMS 44°14′46″ N, 69°53′41″ W).
Other reservoirs in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 25 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cobbosseecontee Stream Reservoir itself. The ones closest to Cobbosseecontee Stream Reservoir:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cobbosseecontee Lake | Purgatory | 2.8 mi |
| Gilman Dam Pond | Purgatory | 2.9 mi |
| Tacoma Lakes | Purgatory | 3 mi |
| Woodbury Pond | Purgatory | 4.2 mi |
| Vaughn Pond | Augusta | 5 mi |
| Hallowell Recreation Pond | Augusta | 5.2 mi |
| Wilson Stream Reservoir | Wayne | 6.9 mi |
| Apple Valley Lake | Wayne | 7 mi |
| Carleton Pond | Winthrop | 7.1 mi |
| Mill Pond | Purgatory | 7.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Cobbosseecontee Stream Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinkham Sound | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Long Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Pinkham Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Goodwin Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| LeClair Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| True Cove | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| South Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Grape Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Cobbosseecontee Lake | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Gilman Dam Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 45.5 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Cobbosseecontee Stream Reservoir. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 78 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 (44.246°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cobbosseecontee Stream Reservoir track the nearby Bog Brook stream (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cobbosseecontee Stream Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Pinkham Sound | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hutchinson Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Long Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cobbosseecontee Stream Reservoir located?
Cobbosseecontee Stream Reservoir is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 45.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cobbosseecontee Stream Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.5 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cobbosseecontee Stream Reservoir?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cobbosseecontee Stream Reservoir as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1774359 on the Purgatory quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cobbosseecontee Stream Reservoir?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other reservoirs are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 24 other reservoirs in Kennebec County, Maine.