Dollar Pond — Lakes 43.5 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 565190
Within York County, Maine, on the USGS Steep Falls quadrangle, the lake known as Dollar Pond sits 43.5 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within York County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Dollar Pond as a lake on the Steep Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/031), under Feature ID 565190. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dollar Pond sits at 43.78033° N, 70.67871° W (DMS 43°46′49″ N, 70°40′43″ W).
Other lakes in York County, Maine
York County, ME contains 11 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dollar Pond itself. The ones closest to Dollar Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wards Pond | Steep Falls | 1.9 mi |
| Foss Ponds | Limington | 6.5 mi |
| Haley Pond | Limerick | 6.5 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Limerick | 7.3 mi |
| Noahs Pond | Limerick | 8.7 mi |
| Spruce Pond | Cornish | 9 mi |
| Long Pond | Cornish | 9.1 mi |
| West Pond | Cornish | 9.9 mi |
| Allen Pond | Kezar Falls | 12.7 mi |
| Champion Pond | West Newfield | 13.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle
The Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Dollar Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horne Pond | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pickpole Swamp | Swamps | York County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Quaker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Cold Bowling Spring | Springs | York County, ME | 1 mi |
| Tucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Strout Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Wards Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Webster Millpond | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 2 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 43.5 miles (south) and you reach Dollar Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 75 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.780°), 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 Dollar Pond track the nearby Horne Pond reservoir (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dollar Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horne Pond | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pickpole Swamp | Swamps | York County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Quaker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Cold Bowling Spring | Springs | York County, ME | 1 mi |
| Tucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dollar Pond located?
Dollar Pond is in York County, Maine, approximately 43.5 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Steep Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dollar Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.5 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dollar Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dollar Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565190 on the Steep Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dollar Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in York County, Maine?
GNIS lists 10 other lakes in York County, Maine.