Florida Lake — Lakes 49.2 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Lisbon Falls South Quadrangle · GNIS 566322
49.2 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lisbon Falls South topographic quadrangle, Florida Lake is a lake recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lisbon Falls South 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Florida Lake in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 566322). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Florida Lake sits at 43.90359° N, 70.08385° W (DMS 43°54′13″ N, 70°05′02″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Florida Lake itself. The ones closest to Florida Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blanchard Pond | Cumberland Center | 11.5 mi |
| Chandler Mill Pond | Gray | 12.8 mi |
| The Sinkhole | Gray | 13.5 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Gray | 13.8 mi |
| Sabbathday Pond | Gray | 14.4 mi |
| Allen Bog | North Windham | 14.9 mi |
| Notched Pond | Raymond | 15 mi |
| Little Duck Pond | Cumberland Center | 15.3 mi |
| Upper Bay | Raymond | 16.5 mi |
| Farwell Bog | Raymond | 16.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Lisbon Falls South Quadrangle
The Lisbon Falls South 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 11 catalogued natural features alongside Florida Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wardtown | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bald Rock | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cox Pinnacle | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Simpson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Sagadahoc County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Pinkham Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 5.7 mi |
| Dyer Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 6.2 mi |
| Little River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 6.3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 6.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.2 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Florida Lake. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 84 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 (43.904°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Florida Lake track the nearby Wardtown summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Florida Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wardtown | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bald Rock | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cox Pinnacle | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Collins Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Simpson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 4.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Florida Lake located?
Florida Lake is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 49.2 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lisbon Falls South topographic quadrangle.
How far is Florida Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.2 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Florida Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Florida Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566322 on the Lisbon Falls South quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Florida 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.