Mill Pond — Reservoirs 45.9 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 1774277
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle, the reservoir known as Mill Pond sits 45.9 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mill Pond as a reservoir on the Purgatory topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 1774277. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mill Pond sits at 44.14508° N, 69.93583° W (DMS 44°08′42″ N, 69°56′09″ W).
Other reservoirs in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 25 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mill Pond itself. The ones closest to Mill Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbury Pond | Purgatory | 3.8 mi |
| Tacoma Lakes | Purgatory | 4.7 mi |
| Gilman Dam Pond | Purgatory | 4.7 mi |
| Cobbosseecontee Lake | Purgatory | 6.8 mi |
| Cobbosseecontee Stream Reservoir | Purgatory | 7.3 mi |
| Wilson Stream Reservoir | Wayne | 10.1 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Wayne | 10.5 mi |
| Apple Valley Lake | Wayne | 11.1 mi |
| Vaughn Pond | Augusta | 11.1 mi |
| Hallowell Recreation Pond | Augusta | 12 mi |
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Mill Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Loon Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Springer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Black Ash Swamp | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Upper Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Potters Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Buker Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Lunts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 45.9 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Mill Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 79 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.145°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mill Pond track the nearby Ashford Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mill Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Loon Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Springer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Black Ash Swamp | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mill Pond located?
Mill Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 45.9 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mill Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 45.9 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mill Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mill Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1774277 on the Purgatory quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mill 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.