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Dumpling Pond — Lakes 32.8 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 565395
32.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle, Dumpling Pond is a lake recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Dumpling Pond in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 565395). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dumpling Pond sits at 43.98229° N, 70.48783° W (DMS 43°58′56″ N, 70°29′16″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dumpling Pond itself. The ones closest to Dumpling Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee Pond | Raymond | 0.6 mi |
| Owl Pond | Naples | 1.4 mi |
| Hog Meadow Pond | Raymond | 1.5 mi |
| Parker Pond | Naples | 1.6 mi |
| Crescent Lake | Raymond | 1.7 mi |
| Nubble Pond | Raymond | 2.1 mi |
| The Heath | Mechanic Falls | 2.3 mi |
| Raymond Pond | Raymond | 3.1 mi |
| Brandy Pond | Naples | 5.4 mi |
| Farwell Bog | Raymond | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Dumpling Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Edwards Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hog Meadow Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Robinson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Crescent Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Nubble Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Nubble Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Pismire Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Rolfe Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 32.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Dumpling Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 56 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 (43.982°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dumpling Pond track the nearby Coffee Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dumpling Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Barton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Owl Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Edwards Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dumpling Pond located?
Dumpling Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 32.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dumpling Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dumpling Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dumpling Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565395 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dumpling 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.
Wikidata: Q33248128.