Long Pond — Lakes 44.8 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Cornish Quadrangle · GNIS 570273
44.8 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle, Long Pond is a lake recorded in York County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Long Pond in York County, Maine (FIPS 23/031), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 570273). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Long Pond sits at 43.75830° N, 70.85857° W (DMS 43°45′30″ N, 70°51′31″ W).
Other lakes in York County, Maine
York County, ME contains 11 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Long Pond itself. The ones closest to Long Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Pond | Cornish | 0.8 mi |
| Noahs Pond | Limerick | 1 mi |
| Spruce Pond | Cornish | 1.3 mi |
| Haley Pond | Limerick | 3.2 mi |
| Allen Pond | Kezar Falls | 3.8 mi |
| Champion Pond | West Newfield | 4.9 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Limerick | 5.7 mi |
| Foss Ponds | Limington | 8.8 mi |
| Dollar Pond | Steep Falls | 9.1 mi |
| Wards Pond | Steep Falls | 9.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Cornish Quadrangle
The Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Long Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys and Rose Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| West Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Spruce Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Day Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Towles Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Pike Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Pease Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Wedgwood Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Smalls Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Wadsworth Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 44.8 miles south (bearing S) of Long Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 77 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 (43.758°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Long Pond track the nearby Gladys and Rose Hill summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Long Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys and Rose Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| West Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Noahs Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1 mi |
| Spruce Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Guptill Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long Pond located?
Long Pond is in York County, Maine, approximately 44.8 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle.
How far is Long Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 44.8 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Long Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Long Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570273 on the Cornish quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Long Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in York County, Maine?
GNIS lists 10 other lakes in York County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33280406.