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Little Watchic Pond — Lakes 44.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Sebago Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 570097
Catalogued on the USGS Sebago Lake quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Little Watchic Pond — a lake — lies 44.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570097, Little Watchic Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Sebago Lake quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Watchic Pond sits at 43.77332° N, 70.60726° W (DMS 43°46′24″ N, 70°36′26″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Watchic Pond itself. The ones closest to Little Watchic Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Pond | Sebago Lake | 1.4 mi |
| Adams Pond | Steep Falls | 3.7 mi |
| Rainbow Pond | Steep Falls | 4.3 mi |
| Sand Pond | Steep Falls | 4.9 mi |
| Otter Ponds | Sebago Lake | 5 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Steep Falls | 5.2 mi |
| Perley Pond | North Sebago | 9.3 mi |
| Mariner Pond | North Sebago | 9.6 mi |
| Chaffin Pond | North Windham | 9.7 mi |
| Pettingill Pond | North Windham | 9.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Sebago Lake Quadrangle
The Sebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Little Watchic Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Duck Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Rich Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Rich Millpond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Sticky River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Lower Bay | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Half Moon Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Indian Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 4.9 mi |
| Otter Ponds | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 5 mi |
| Frye Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 6.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 76-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Little Watchic Pond — 44.6 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 (43.773°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Watchic Pond track the nearby Oak Hill summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Watchic Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Duck Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Blueberry Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Treasure Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Middle Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Watchic Pond located?
Little Watchic Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 44.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Sebago Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Watchic Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Watchic Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Watchic Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570097 on the Sebago Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Watchic 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: Q33279054.