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Custer Pond — Lakes 38.6 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Monmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 1908798
38.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Monmouth topographic quadrangle, Custer Pond is a lake recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Monmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Custer Pond in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1908798). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Custer Pond sits at 44.14619° N, 70.09849° W (DMS 44°08′46″ N, 70°05′55″ W).
Other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 44 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Custer Pond itself. The ones closest to Custer Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Round Pond | Lisbon Falls North | 2.2 mi |
| No Name Pond | Lewiston | 2.6 mi |
| Curtis Bog | Lisbon Falls North | 3.6 mi |
| Loon Pond | Lisbon Falls North | 3.7 mi |
| Sutherland Pond | Lisbon Falls North | 4.2 mi |
| Daggett Bog | Lake Auburn East | 4.8 mi |
| Little Sabattus Pond | Lake Auburn East | 4.8 mi |
| Berry Pond | Lake Auburn East | 5.7 mi |
| Lake Andrews | Lewiston | 5.8 mi |
| Deane Pond | Lake Auburn East | 6.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Monmouth Quadrangle
The Monmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Custer Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marr Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sabattus Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Martin Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hooper Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Maxwell Swamp | Swamps | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Hodgman Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.6 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Custer Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 66 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 (44.146°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Custer Pond track the nearby Marr Point cape (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Custer Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marr Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sabattus Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Martin Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hill Ridge | Ridges | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sabattus Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Custer Pond located?
Custer Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 38.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Monmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Custer Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.6 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Custer Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Custer Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908798 on the Monmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Custer Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 43 other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33243385.