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Notched Pond — Lakes 37.3 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 572523
37.3 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle, Notched Pond is a lake recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Notched Pond in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 572523). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Notched Pond sits at 43.95224° N, 70.37820° W (DMS 43°57′08″ N, 70°22′42″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Notched Pond itself. The ones closest to Notched Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Sinkhole | Gray | 1.8 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Gray | 1.9 mi |
| Sabbathday Pond | Gray | 2.1 mi |
| Farwell Bog | Raymond | 2.7 mi |
| Raymond Pond | Raymond | 2.8 mi |
| Chandler Mill Pond | Gray | 3.7 mi |
| Crescent Lake | Raymond | 4.2 mi |
| Nubble Pond | Raymond | 4.8 mi |
| Upper Bay | Raymond | 5.3 mi |
| Hog Meadow Pond | Raymond | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Notched Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Moose Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Glovers Wig | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Ledge Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Valley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Farwell Bog | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Raymond Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Raymond Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.3 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Notched Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 64 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 (43.952°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Notched Pond track the nearby Morgan Meadow swamp (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Notched Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pumpkin Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Moose Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Notched Pond located?
Notched Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 37.3 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Notched Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.3 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Notched Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Notched Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572523 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Notched 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.