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Ingalls Pond — Lakes 37.6 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Cornish Quadrangle · GNIS 568626
37.6 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle, Ingalls Pond is a lake recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Ingalls Pond in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568626). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ingalls Pond sits at 43.86110° N, 70.79190° W (DMS 43°51′40″ N, 70°47′31″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ingalls Pond itself. The ones closest to Ingalls Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Pond | North Sebago | 2.8 mi |
| Browns Pond | North Sebago | 4.8 mi |
| Mariner Pond | North Sebago | 5.4 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Steep Falls | 5.9 mi |
| Sand Pond | Steep Falls | 6.2 mi |
| Perley Pond | North Sebago | 6.7 mi |
| Rainbow Pond | Steep Falls | 7.8 mi |
| Adams Pond | Steep Falls | 8.2 mi |
| Cold Rain Pond | North Sebago | 8.2 mi |
| Foster Pond | North Sebago | 9 mi |
Features on the USGS Cornish Quadrangle
The Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Ingalls Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Smalls Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Flints Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Cutler | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Breakneck Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Dug Hill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Gould Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Robbins Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.6 miles south (bearing S) of Ingalls Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 64 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 (43.861°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ingalls Pond track the nearby Great Falls waterfall (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ingalls Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Smalls Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Flints Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hancock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ingalls Pond located?
Ingalls Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 37.6 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ingalls Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.6 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ingalls Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ingalls Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568626 on the Cornish quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ingalls 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: Q33263621.