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Crescent Lake — Lakes 34.1 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 574052
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Raymond quadrangle, the lake known as Crescent Lake sits 34.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Cumberland County, Maine, USA”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Crescent Lake as a lake on the Raymond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 574052. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Crescent Lake sits at 43.97234° N, 70.45753° W (DMS 43°58′20″ N, 70°27′27″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Crescent Lake itself. The ones closest to Crescent Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond Pond | Raymond | 1.5 mi |
| Nubble Pond | Raymond | 1.6 mi |
| Dumpling Pond | Raymond | 1.7 mi |
| Hog Meadow Pond | Raymond | 2 mi |
| Coffee Pond | Raymond | 2 mi |
| The Heath | Mechanic Falls | 2.9 mi |
| Owl Pond | Naples | 2.9 mi |
| Parker Pond | Naples | 3.2 mi |
| Farwell Bog | Raymond | 4 mi |
| Notched Pond | Raymond | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Crescent Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Nubble Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Pismire Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Robinson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Raymond Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Nubble Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Valley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Dumpling Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Historical record
Crescent Lake is a lake in Raymond, Maine, United States. It is located around 3.5 miles (5.6 km) north of the center of Raymond. A few other lakes surround it, including Panther Pond to the south, Raymond Pond to the east, Thompson Lake to the north and Dumpling Pond and Coffee Pond to the west. It has a surface area of 716 acres (3 km2) and a maximum depth of 54 ft (16 m), which occurs in its northeastern section. Its shoreline runs for 8.9 miles (14.3 km). Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 34.1 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Crescent Lake; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 58 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.972°), 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 Crescent Lake track the nearby Edwards Brook stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Crescent Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Nubble Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Pismire Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Robinson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Crescent Lake located?
Crescent Lake is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 34.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Crescent Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 34.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Crescent Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Crescent Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574052 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Crescent Lake?
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: Q25238424.