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Beaver Pond — Lakes 23.4 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 561940
Catalogued on the USGS Pleasant Mountain quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Beaver Pond — a lake — lies 23.4 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561940, Beaver Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Pleasant Mountain quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beaver Pond sits at 44.06572° N, 70.77195° W (DMS 44°03′57″ N, 70°46′19″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Beaver Pond itself. The ones closest to Beaver Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Otter Pond | Bridgton | 5.6 mi |
| Long Lake | Bridgton | 6.9 mi |
| Holt Pond | North Sebago | 7.7 mi |
| Foster Pond | North Sebago | 8 mi |
| Bog Pond | Casco | 8.3 mi |
| Island Pond | Waterford Flat | 9.1 mi |
| Browns Pond | North Sebago | 10.8 mi |
| Cold Rain Pond | North Sebago | 11 mi |
| Brandy Pond | Naples | 11.8 mi |
| Trickey Pond | Naples | 11.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle
The Pleasant Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Beaver Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hio Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ingalls Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Moose Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Green Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Plummer Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Evans Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Berry Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Knight Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Pleasant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 40-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Beaver Pond — 23.4 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.066°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Beaver Pond track the nearby Hio Ridge (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beaver Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hio Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ingalls Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Highland Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Moose Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Shorey Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beaver Pond located?
Beaver Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 23.4 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Pleasant Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beaver Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.4 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Beaver Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Beaver Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561940 on the Pleasant Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Beaver 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.
Wikidata: Q33230196.