Threemile Pond
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EtymologyFor being inaccurately measured as three miles long
Primary inflowsUnnamed brook
| Threemile Pond | |
|---|---|
  Threemile Pond | |
| Location | China and Windsor, Maine United States |
| Coordinates | 44°22′05″N 69°36′21″W / 44.3681°N 69.6057°W |
| Etymology | For being inaccurately measured as three miles long |
| Primary inflows | Unnamed brook |
| Primary outflows | Barton Brook |
| Max. length | 2.71 mi (4.36 km) |
| Max. width | 1.11 mi (1.79 km) |
| Surface area | 1,174 acres (4.75 km2) |
| Average depth | 17 ft (5.2 m) |
| Max. depth | 37 ft (11 m) |
| Surface elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Max. temperature | 75 °F (24 °C) |
| Min. temperature | 64 °F (18 °C) |
| Islands | 2 islands |
Threemile Pond is a lake located in Windsor and China, Maine.[1] Despite the name, the pond is in fact 2.71 miles long.[2] The lake has a boat ramp for aquatic activities .[3] The lake has 4 small islands named Camp Island, Marsh Island, Shallow Island, and Overlook Island.[4][5] South Vassalboro is located less than half a mile away from the lake. Three of the lake's Islands are private, and one is an undeveloped marsh.