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Adams Pond — Lakes 40.9 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 561087
40.9 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Steep Falls topographic quadrangle, Adams Pond is a lake recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Adams Pond in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561087). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Adams Pond sits at 43.82301° N, 70.63591° W (DMS 43°49′23″ N, 70°38′09″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Adams Pond itself. The ones closest to Adams Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Pond | Steep Falls | 0.6 mi |
| Sand Pond | Steep Falls | 2.3 mi |
| Duck Pond | Sebago Lake | 3.2 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Steep Falls | 3.3 mi |
| Little Watchic Pond | Sebago Lake | 3.7 mi |
| Perley Pond | North Sebago | 5.6 mi |
| Mariner Pond | North Sebago | 5.9 mi |
| Southeast Pond | North Sebago | 6.8 mi |
| Cold Rain Pond | North Sebago | 7.5 mi |
| Otter Ponds | Sebago Lake | 7.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle
The Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Adams Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chub Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Rainbow Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Woods Millpond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Heath Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Heath Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Northwest River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Fitch Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Tucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Quaker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 40.9 miles south (bearing S) of Adams Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 70 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 (43.823°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Adams Pond track the nearby Chub Pond reservoir (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Adams Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chub Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Rainbow Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Woods Millpond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Heath Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Heath Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Adams Pond located?
Adams Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 40.9 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Steep Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Adams Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.9 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Adams Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Adams Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561087 on the Steep Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Adams Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 46 other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine.