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Collins Pond — Lakes 43.5 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Windham Quadrangle · GNIS 564235
Catalogued on the USGS North Windham quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Collins Pond — a lake — lies 43.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564235, Collins Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS North Windham quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Collins Pond sits at 43.83183° N, 70.42556° W (DMS 43°49′55″ N, 70°25′32″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Collins Pond itself. The ones closest to Collins Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tarkill Pond | North Windham | 0.8 mi |
| Chaffin Pond | North Windham | 1.4 mi |
| Mud Ponds | North Windham | 1.6 mi |
| Pettingill Pond | North Windham | 1.9 mi |
| Upper Bay | Raymond | 3.3 mi |
| Allen Bog | North Windham | 3.4 mi |
| Little Duck Pond | Cumberland Center | 3.7 mi |
| Otter Ponds | Sebago Lake | 6.3 mi |
| Farwell Bog | Raymond | 6.3 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Gray | 7.5 mi |
Features on the USGS North Windham Quadrangle
The North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 58 catalogued natural features alongside Collins Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Tarkill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Brown Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Shelldrake Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Boody Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Baker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Dutton Hills Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Stanley Hall Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 75-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Collins Pond — 43.5 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 (43.832°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Collins Pond track the nearby Mill Pond reservoir (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Collins Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Tarkill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Brown Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Shelldrake Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Collins Pond located?
Collins Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 43.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Collins Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Collins Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Collins Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564235 on the North Windham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Collins 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.