Gilman Dam Pond — Reservoirs 44.4 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 1774279
Catalogued on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Gilman Dam Pond — a reservoir — lies 44.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1774279, Gilman Dam Pond is recorded as a reservoir 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
Gilman Dam Pond sits at 44.21359° N, 69.93193° W (DMS 44°12′49″ N, 69°55′55″ W).
Other reservoirs in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 25 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Gilman Dam Pond itself. The ones closest to Gilman Dam Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tacoma Lakes | Purgatory | 0.2 mi |
| Woodbury Pond | Purgatory | 1.3 mi |
| Cobbosseecontee Lake | Purgatory | 2.2 mi |
| Cobbosseecontee Stream Reservoir | Purgatory | 2.9 mi |
| Mill Pond | Purgatory | 4.7 mi |
| Wilson Stream Reservoir | Wayne | 6.4 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Wayne | 6.9 mi |
| Apple Valley Lake | Wayne | 7 mi |
| Vaughn Pond | Augusta | 7.7 mi |
| Hallowell Recreation Pond | Augusta | 8.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Gilman Dam Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma Lakes | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Little Purgatory Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Dennis Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| True Cove | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Woodbury Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Dennis Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| LeClair Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Ballard Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Woodbury Hills | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Norris Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 76-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Gilman Dam Pond — 44.4 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 44.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Gilman Dam Pond track the nearby Tacoma Lakes reservoir (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gilman Dam Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma Lakes | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Little Purgatory Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Dennis Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| True Cove | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Woodbury Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gilman Dam Pond located?
Gilman Dam Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 44.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gilman Dam Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.4 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gilman Dam Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gilman Dam Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1774279 on the Purgatory quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gilman Dam Pond?
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.