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Foster Pond — Lakes 30.7 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 568627
Catalogued on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Foster Pond — a lake — lies 30.7 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568627, Foster Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Foster Pond sits at 43.96650° N, 70.68710° W (DMS 43°57′59″ N, 70°41′14″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Foster Pond itself. The ones closest to Foster Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holt Pond | North Sebago | 0.8 mi |
| Cold Rain Pond | North Sebago | 2.9 mi |
| Otter Pond | Bridgton | 3.9 mi |
| Browns Pond | North Sebago | 4.2 mi |
| Trickey Pond | Naples | 4.3 mi |
| Long Lake | Bridgton | 4.5 mi |
| Perley Pond | North Sebago | 4.7 mi |
| Mariner Pond | North Sebago | 4.8 mi |
| Brandy Pond | Naples | 4.9 mi |
| Southeast Pond | North Sebago | 6.4 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Foster Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Farm Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| North Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Gristmill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mosher Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Holt Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bald Pate Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Wards Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Cole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Perley Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Accomac Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 53-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Foster Pond — 30.7 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.967°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Foster Pond track the nearby Town Farm Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Foster Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Farm Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| North Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Gristmill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mosher Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Holt Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Foster Pond located?
Foster Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 30.7 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Foster Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.7 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Foster Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Foster Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568627 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Foster 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: Q33253419.