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Crystal Lake — Lakes 39.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Gray Quadrangle · GNIS 565321
Catalogued on the USGS Gray quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Crystal Lake — a lake — lies 39.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565321, Crystal Lake is recorded as a lake on the USGS Gray quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Crystal Lake sits at 43.92927° N, 70.35884° W (DMS 43°55′45″ N, 70°21′32″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Crystal Lake itself. The ones closest to Crystal Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Notched Pond | Raymond | 1.9 mi |
| The Sinkhole | Gray | 2.2 mi |
| Farwell Bog | Raymond | 2.8 mi |
| Sabbathday Pond | Gray | 3.3 mi |
| Chandler Mill Pond | Gray | 4.3 mi |
| Upper Bay | Raymond | 4.4 mi |
| Allen Bog | North Windham | 4.4 mi |
| Raymond Pond | Raymond | 4.5 mi |
| Crescent Lake | Raymond | 5.7 mi |
| Nubble Pond | Raymond | 6 mi |
Features on the USGS Gray Quadrangle
The Gray 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Crystal Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cole Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Libby Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Eddy Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| The Sinkhole | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Snows Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 67-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Crystal Lake — 39.2 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 (43.929°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Crystal Lake track the nearby Pumpkin Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Crystal Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cole Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Libby Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Crystal Lake located?
Crystal Lake is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 39.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gray topographic quadrangle.
How far is Crystal Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 39.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Crystal Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Crystal Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565321 on the Gray quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Crystal 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.