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Holt Pond — Lakes 30.1 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 568220
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle, the lake known as Holt Pond sits 30.1 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Holt Pond as a lake on the North Sebago topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 568220. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Holt Pond sits at 43.97705° N, 70.67844° W (DMS 43°58′37″ N, 70°40′42″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Holt Pond itself. The ones closest to Holt Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foster Pond | North Sebago | 0.8 mi |
| Otter Pond | Bridgton | 3.1 mi |
| Cold Rain Pond | North Sebago | 3.4 mi |
| Long Lake | Bridgton | 3.7 mi |
| Trickey Pond | Naples | 4.3 mi |
| Brandy Pond | Naples | 4.6 mi |
| Browns Pond | North Sebago | 5.1 mi |
| Perley Pond | North Sebago | 5.3 mi |
| Mariner Pond | North Sebago | 5.6 mi |
| Southeast Pond | North Sebago | 7.2 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Holt Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gristmill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Town Farm Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Foster Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Perley Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Perley Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Byrons Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Skid Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mosher Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Ministers Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| North Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 30.1 miles (south) and you reach Holt Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 52 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.977°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Holt Pond track the nearby Gristmill Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Holt Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gristmill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Town Farm Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Foster Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Perley Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Perley Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Holt Pond located?
Holt Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 30.1 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Holt Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.1 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Holt Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Holt Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568220 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Holt 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.