Little Duck Pond — Lakes 46.4 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle · GNIS 569755
Catalogued on the USGS Cumberland Center quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Little Duck Pond — a lake — lies 46.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569755, Little Duck Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Cumberland Center quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Duck Pond sits at 43.80780° N, 70.35993° W (DMS 43°48′28″ N, 70°21′36″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Duck Pond itself. The ones closest to Little Duck Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Collins Pond | North Windham | 3.7 mi |
| Allen Bog | North Windham | 4.2 mi |
| Tarkill Pond | North Windham | 4.4 mi |
| Blanchard Pond | Cumberland Center | 4.7 mi |
| Mud Ponds | North Windham | 5 mi |
| Chaffin Pond | North Windham | 5 mi |
| Pettingill Pond | North Windham | 5.4 mi |
| Upper Bay | Raymond | 5.6 mi |
| Otter Ponds | Sebago Lake | 8 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Gray | 8.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle
The Cumberland Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Little Duck Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libby Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Atherton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| McIntosh Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Highland Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Varney Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Verrills Ledges | Benches | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Jones Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Dutton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 80-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Little Duck Pond — 46.4 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 (43.808°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Duck Pond track the nearby Libby Hill summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Duck Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libby Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Atherton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| McIntosh Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Duck Pond located?
Little Duck Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 46.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Duck Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Duck Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Duck Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569755 on the Cumberland Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Duck 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.