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Mariner Pond — Lakes 35.4 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 1912709
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle, the lake known as Mariner Pond sits 35.4 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mariner Pond as a lake on the North Sebago topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 1912709. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mariner Pond sits at 43.89657° N, 70.69527° W (DMS 43°53′48″ N, 70°41′43″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mariner Pond itself. The ones closest to Mariner Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perley Pond | North Sebago | 1.3 mi |
| Browns Pond | North Sebago | 2 mi |
| Southeast Pond | North Sebago | 2.6 mi |
| Cold Rain Pond | North Sebago | 3 mi |
| Foster Pond | North Sebago | 4.8 mi |
| Trickey Pond | Naples | 5.3 mi |
| Rainbow Pond | Steep Falls | 5.3 mi |
| Sand Pond | Steep Falls | 5.4 mi |
| Ingalls Pond | Cornish | 5.4 mi |
| Holt Pond | North Sebago | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Mariner Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariner Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Douglass Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Perley Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Browns Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Tiger Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| White Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Philip Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 35.4 miles (south) and you reach Mariner Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 61 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.897°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mariner Pond track the nearby Mariner Mountain summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mariner Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariner Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Douglass Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Perley Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mariner Pond located?
Mariner Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 35.4 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mariner Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.4 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mariner Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mariner Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912709 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mariner 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: Q33287581.