Otter Ponds — Lakes 46.5 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Sebago Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 572853
46.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Sebago Lake topographic quadrangle, Otter Ponds is a lake recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Sebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Otter Ponds in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 572853). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Otter Ponds sits at 43.76283° N, 70.50842° W (DMS 43°45′46″ N, 70°30′30″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Otter Ponds itself. The ones closest to Otter Ponds:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Pond | Sebago Lake | 4.5 mi |
| Little Watchic Pond | Sebago Lake | 5 mi |
| Collins Pond | North Windham | 6.3 mi |
| Tarkill Pond | North Windham | 6.7 mi |
| Chaffin Pond | North Windham | 6.7 mi |
| Pettingill Pond | North Windham | 7.1 mi |
| Mud Ponds | North Windham | 7.2 mi |
| Adams Pond | Steep Falls | 7.6 mi |
| Little Duck Pond | Cumberland Center | 8 mi |
| Rainbow Pond | Steep Falls | 8.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Sebago Lake Quadrangle
The Sebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Otter Ponds. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Moon Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Lower Bay | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Indian Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Sticky River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Rich Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Rich Millpond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 4 mi |
| Duck Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Little Watchic Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 5 mi |
| Frye Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 5.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Otter Ponds. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 80 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 (43.763°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Otter Ponds track the nearby Half Moon Pond reservoir (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Otter Ponds
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Moon Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Lower Bay | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Samborn Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Indian Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Skunk Knoll Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Otter Ponds located?
Otter Ponds is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 46.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Sebago Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Otter Ponds from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Otter Ponds?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Otter Ponds as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572853 on the Sebago Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Otter Ponds?
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: Q33296411.