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Island Pond — Lakes 18.5 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 568692
18.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle, Island Pond is a lake recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Cumberland County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Island Pond in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568692). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Island Pond sits at 44.15925° N, 70.64246° W (DMS 44°09′33″ N, 70°38′33″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Island Pond itself. The ones closest to Island Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bog Pond | Casco | 3.1 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 9.1 mi |
| Long Lake | Bridgton | 9.3 mi |
| Otter Pond | Bridgton | 9.6 mi |
| Holt Pond | North Sebago | 12.7 mi |
| Owl Pond | Naples | 13 mi |
| Parker Pond | Naples | 13.1 mi |
| The Heath | Mechanic Falls | 13.2 mi |
| Foster Pond | North Sebago | 13.5 mi |
| Hog Meadow Pond | Raymond | 14 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Island Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Baker Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Baker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Farnsworth Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| McWain Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Woodsum Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Hawk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| McWain Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 18.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Island Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 32 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 (44.159°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Island Pond track the nearby Temple Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Island Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Baker Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Baker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Farnsworth Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Island Pond located?
Island Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 18.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Island Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 32 minutes, 18.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Island Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Island Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568692 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Island 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: Q33264144.