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Hog Meadow Pond — Lakes 32.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 1912567
Catalogued on the USGS Raymond quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Hog Meadow Pond — a lake — lies 32.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912567, Hog Meadow Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Raymond quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hog Meadow Pond sits at 43.99949° N, 70.46833° W (DMS 43°59′58″ N, 70°28′06″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hog Meadow Pond itself. The ones closest to Hog Meadow Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Heath | Mechanic Falls | 1 mi |
| Dumpling Pond | Raymond | 1.5 mi |
| Owl Pond | Naples | 1.7 mi |
| Crescent Lake | Raymond | 2 mi |
| Coffee Pond | Raymond | 2.1 mi |
| Parker Pond | Naples | 2.4 mi |
| Raymond Pond | Raymond | 2.8 mi |
| Nubble Pond | Raymond | 3.2 mi |
| Notched Pond | Raymond | 5.5 mi |
| Sabbathday Pond | Gray | 5.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Hog Meadow Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Edwards Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Pismire Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Dumpling Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Crescent Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Coffee Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Raymond Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Nubble Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 55-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hog Meadow Pond — 32.2 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.999°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hog Meadow Pond track the nearby Robinson Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hog Meadow Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Edwards Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Pine Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| The Heath | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pismire Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hog Meadow Pond located?
Hog Meadow Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 32.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hog Meadow Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 32.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hog Meadow Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hog Meadow Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912567 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hog Meadow 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.