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Nubble Pond — Lakes 34.8 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 572539
Catalogued on the USGS Raymond quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Nubble Pond — a lake — lies 34.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572539, Nubble Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Raymond quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Nubble Pond sits at 43.95371° N, 70.47527° W (DMS 43°57′13″ N, 70°28′31″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Nubble Pond itself. The ones closest to Nubble Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crescent Lake | Raymond | 1.6 mi |
| Coffee Pond | Raymond | 2 mi |
| Dumpling Pond | Raymond | 2.1 mi |
| Raymond Pond | Raymond | 2.6 mi |
| Hog Meadow Pond | Raymond | 3.2 mi |
| Parker Pond | Naples | 3.4 mi |
| Owl Pond | Naples | 3.4 mi |
| Farwell Bog | Raymond | 3.7 mi |
| The Heath | Mechanic Falls | 4.1 mi |
| Notched Pond | Raymond | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Nubble Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nubble Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Rolfe Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Nubble Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Tenny River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Crescent Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Panther Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Coffee Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Raymond Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 60-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Nubble Pond — 34.8 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 (43.954°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Nubble Pond track the nearby Nubble Hill summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Nubble Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nubble Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Rolfe Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Nubble Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Tenny River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nubble Pond located?
Nubble Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 34.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Nubble Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 34.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Nubble Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Nubble Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572539 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Nubble 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.