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Brandy Pond — Lakes 32.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 561741
32.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle, Brandy Pond is a lake recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Naples, Cumberland County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Brandy Pond in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561741). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/15/2011.
Coordinates & physical setting
Brandy Pond sits at 43.95563° N, 70.59006° W (DMS 43°57′20″ N, 70°35′24″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Brandy Pond itself. The ones closest to Brandy Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trickey Pond | Naples | 1.4 mi |
| Cold Rain Pond | North Sebago | 3.8 mi |
| Parker Pond | Naples | 4.5 mi |
| Holt Pond | North Sebago | 4.6 mi |
| Coffee Pond | Raymond | 4.8 mi |
| Foster Pond | North Sebago | 4.9 mi |
| Owl Pond | Naples | 5.3 mi |
| Dumpling Pond | Raymond | 5.4 mi |
| Perley Pond | North Sebago | 5.5 mi |
| Long Lake | Bridgton | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Brandy Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Breezy Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Chute River | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Trickey Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Crooked River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Birch Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bay of Naples | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Sebago Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Bay of Naples Lake.
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1983 for this name.
Brandy Pond, also known as Bay of Naples Lake, is a small lake in Naples, Maine, United States, that is connected to Long Lake by the Chute River. Brandy Pond is connected to Sebago Lake by the Songo River, which runs through Sebago Lake State Park. To get to Sebago Lake through the Songo River, one must pass through Songo Lock, one of the last remaining hand-operated locks in the country. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 32.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Brandy Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 56 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 (43.956°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Brandy Pond track the nearby Jackson Cove bay (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Brandy Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Breezy Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Chute River | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Trickey Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Crooked River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Brandy Pond located?
Brandy Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 32.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Brandy Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Brandy Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Brandy Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561741 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Brandy Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
What other names has Brandy Pond been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Bay of Naples Lake.
How many other lakes are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 46 other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q4957248.