Perley Pond — Lakes 35.4 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 573211
Catalogued on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Perley Pond — a lake — lies 35.4 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573211, Perley Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Perley Pond sits at 43.90040° N, 70.66877° W (DMS 43°54′01″ N, 70°40′08″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Perley Pond itself. The ones closest to Perley Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mariner Pond | North Sebago | 1.3 mi |
| Cold Rain Pond | North Sebago | 2.1 mi |
| Browns Pond | North Sebago | 3.1 mi |
| Southeast Pond | North Sebago | 4 mi |
| Trickey Pond | Naples | 4.1 mi |
| Foster Pond | North Sebago | 4.7 mi |
| Rainbow Pond | Steep Falls | 5 mi |
| Holt Pond | North Sebago | 5.3 mi |
| Brandy Pond | Naples | 5.5 mi |
| Adams Pond | Steep Falls | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Perley Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| White Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Philip Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mariner Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Douglass Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mariner Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Larrabee Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Tiger Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 61-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Perley Pond — 35.4 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.900°), 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 Perley Pond track the nearby Mill Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Perley Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| White Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Philip Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mariner Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Perley Pond located?
Perley 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 Perley 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 Perley Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Perley Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573211 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Perley 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.