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Long Lake — Lakes 27.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 570228
27.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle, Long Lake is a lake recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Long Lake in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 570228). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Long Lake sits at 44.02481° N, 70.64552° W (DMS 44°01′29″ N, 70°38′44″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Long Lake itself. The ones closest to Long Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Otter Pond | Bridgton | 1.6 mi |
| Holt Pond | North Sebago | 3.7 mi |
| Foster Pond | North Sebago | 4.5 mi |
| Brandy Pond | Naples | 5.5 mi |
| Trickey Pond | Naples | 6.1 mi |
| Bog Pond | Casco | 6.5 mi |
| Cold Rain Pond | North Sebago | 6.6 mi |
| Parker Pond | Naples | 6.8 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 6.9 mi |
| Owl Pond | Naples | 7.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Long Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomes Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Bear Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Packard Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Long Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Otter Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Little Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Abners Nose | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mosquito Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Adams Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Kellys Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 27.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Long Lake. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 47 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 (44.025°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Long Lake track the nearby Thomes Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Long Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomes Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Bear Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Randall Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Packard Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Fogg Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long Lake located?
Long Lake is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 27.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Long Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Long Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Long Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570228 on the Bridgton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Long Lake?
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.