Blanchard Pond — Lakes 49.1 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle · GNIS 562564
Catalogued on the USGS Cumberland Center quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Blanchard Pond — a lake — lies 49.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562564, Blanchard Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Cumberland Center quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Blanchard Pond sits at 43.80217° N, 70.26590° W (DMS 43°48′08″ N, 70°15′57″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Blanchard Pond itself. The ones closest to Blanchard Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Duck Pond | Cumberland Center | 4.7 mi |
| Allen Bog | North Windham | 7.2 mi |
| Collins Pond | North Windham | 8.2 mi |
| Tarkill Pond | North Windham | 8.8 mi |
| Upper Bay | Raymond | 9.1 mi |
| Mud Ponds | North Windham | 9.2 mi |
| Chaffin Pond | North Windham | 9.4 mi |
| Pettingill Pond | North Windham | 9.7 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Gray | 9.9 mi |
| Farwell Bog | Raymond | 11.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle
The Cumberland Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Blanchard Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knights Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bruce Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Walnut Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Verrills Ledges | Benches | Cumberland County, ME | 3 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Deer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Atherton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 4.6 mi |
| Hunt Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Little Duck Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 4.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 84-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Blanchard Pond — 49.1 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.802°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Blanchard Pond track the nearby Knights Pond reservoir (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Blanchard Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knights Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bruce Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Walnut Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Yarmouth Reservoir | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blanchard Pond located?
Blanchard Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 49.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Blanchard Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Blanchard Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Blanchard Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562564 on the Cumberland Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Blanchard 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.