Halfmoon Pond — Lakes 41.4 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 1912527
41.4 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Steep Falls topographic quadrangle, Halfmoon Pond is a lake recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Halfmoon Pond in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1912527). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Halfmoon Pond sits at 43.80923° N, 70.69867° W (DMS 43°48′33″ N, 70°41′55″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Halfmoon Pond itself. The ones closest to Halfmoon Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Pond | Steep Falls | 1.1 mi |
| Rainbow Pond | Steep Falls | 3.3 mi |
| Adams Pond | Steep Falls | 3.3 mi |
| Little Watchic Pond | Sebago Lake | 5.2 mi |
| Duck Pond | Sebago Lake | 5.5 mi |
| Southeast Pond | North Sebago | 5.6 mi |
| Ingalls Pond | Cornish | 5.9 mi |
| Mariner Pond | North Sebago | 6 mi |
| Perley Pond | North Sebago | 6.5 mi |
| Browns Pond | North Sebago | 7.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle
The Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Halfmoon Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pigeon Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Goulds Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Woods Millpond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Quaker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sanborn Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Heath Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Heath Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Dollar Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Tucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 41.4 miles south (bearing S) of Halfmoon Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 71 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 (43.809°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Halfmoon Pond track the nearby Sand Pond lake (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Halfmoon Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pigeon Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Goulds Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Woods Millpond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Quaker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Halfmoon Pond located?
Halfmoon Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 41.4 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Steep Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Halfmoon Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.4 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Halfmoon Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Halfmoon Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912527 on the Steep Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Halfmoon 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: Q33258815.