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Duck Pond — Lakes 43.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Sebago Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 565349
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Sebago Lake quadrangle, the lake known as Duck Pond sits 43.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Duck Pond as a lake on the Sebago Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 565349. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Duck Pond sits at 43.78968° N, 70.59135° W (DMS 43°47′23″ N, 70°35′29″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Duck Pond itself. The ones closest to Duck Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Watchic Pond | Sebago Lake | 1.4 mi |
| Adams Pond | Steep Falls | 3.2 mi |
| Rainbow Pond | Steep Falls | 3.7 mi |
| Otter Ponds | Sebago Lake | 4.5 mi |
| Sand Pond | Steep Falls | 4.9 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Steep Falls | 5.5 mi |
| Chaffin Pond | North Windham | 8.4 mi |
| Pettingill Pond | North Windham | 8.5 mi |
| Perley Pond | North Sebago | 8.6 mi |
| Tarkill Pond | North Windham | 8.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Sebago Lake Quadrangle
The Sebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Duck Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Millpond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Little Watchic Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Rich Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Sticky River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Lower Bay | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Indian Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 4 mi |
| Half Moon Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Otter Ponds | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Frye Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 4.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 43.6 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Duck 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 (43.790°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Duck Pond track the nearby Rich Millpond reservoir (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Duck Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Millpond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Little Watchic Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Rich Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Sticky River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Duck Pond located?
Duck Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 43.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Sebago Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Duck Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Duck Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Duck Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565349 on the Sebago Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Duck 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.