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Woodbury Pond — Reservoirs 43.8 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 578662
Catalogued on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Woodbury Pond — a reservoir — lies 43.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578662, Woodbury 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
Woodbury Pond sits at 44.19974° N, 69.94980° W (DMS 44°11′59″ N, 69°56′59″ W).
Other reservoirs in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 25 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Woodbury Pond itself. The ones closest to Woodbury Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tacoma Lakes | Purgatory | 1.2 mi |
| Gilman Dam Pond | Purgatory | 1.3 mi |
| Cobbosseecontee Lake | Purgatory | 3 mi |
| Mill Pond | Purgatory | 3.8 mi |
| Cobbosseecontee Stream Reservoir | Purgatory | 4.2 mi |
| Wilson Stream Reservoir | Wayne | 6.5 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Wayne | 7 mi |
| Apple Valley Lake | Wayne | 7.3 mi |
| Vaughn Pond | Augusta | 8.9 mi |
| Hallowell Recreation Pond | Augusta | 9.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Woodbury Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury Hills | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Little Purgatory Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Tacoma Lakes | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Gilman Dam Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Jock Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Dennis Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dismal Swamp | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Dennis Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1960 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 75-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Woodbury Pond — 43.8 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 (44.200°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Woodbury Pond track the nearby Woodbury Hills summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Woodbury Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury Hills | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Little Purgatory Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Tacoma Lakes | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Gilman Dam Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Woodbury Pond located?
Woodbury Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 43.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is Woodbury Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.8 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Woodbury Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Woodbury Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578662 on the Purgatory quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Woodbury 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.