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Browns Pond — Lakes 34.1 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 563083
Catalogued on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Browns Pond — a lake — lies 34.1 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563083, Browns Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Browns Pond sits at 43.91298° N, 70.72774° W (DMS 43°54′47″ N, 70°43′40″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Browns Pond itself. The ones closest to Browns Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mariner Pond | North Sebago | 2 mi |
| Southeast Pond | North Sebago | 2.2 mi |
| Perley Pond | North Sebago | 3.1 mi |
| Cold Rain Pond | North Sebago | 3.7 mi |
| Foster Pond | North Sebago | 4.2 mi |
| Ingalls Pond | Cornish | 4.8 mi |
| Holt Pond | North Sebago | 5.1 mi |
| Trickey Pond | Naples | 6.2 mi |
| Sand Pond | Steep Falls | 6.9 mi |
| Rainbow Pond | Steep Falls | 7.2 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Browns Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogfat Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Loon Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Poors Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Beech Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Mariner Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Whites Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Douglass Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Hancock Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Southeast Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 58-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Browns Pond — 34.1 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 (43.913°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Browns Pond track the nearby Hogfat Hill summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Browns Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogfat Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Middle Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Loon Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Barker Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Browns Pond located?
Browns Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 34.1 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Browns Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 34.1 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Browns Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Browns Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563083 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Browns 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: Q33234713.