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Pettingill Pond — Lakes 41.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Windham Quadrangle · GNIS 573248
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS North Windham quadrangle, the lake known as Pettingill Pond sits 41.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Pettingill Pond as a lake on the North Windham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 573248. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pettingill Pond sits at 43.85488° N, 70.44562° W (DMS 43°51′18″ N, 70°26′44″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pettingill Pond itself. The ones closest to Pettingill Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Ponds | North Windham | 0.4 mi |
| Chaffin Pond | North Windham | 0.5 mi |
| Tarkill Pond | North Windham | 1.1 mi |
| Collins Pond | North Windham | 1.9 mi |
| Upper Bay | Raymond | 2.4 mi |
| Allen Bog | North Windham | 3.5 mi |
| Farwell Bog | Raymond | 5 mi |
| Little Duck Pond | Cumberland Center | 5.4 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Gray | 6.7 mi |
| Nubble Pond | Raymond | 7 mi |
Features on the USGS North Windham Quadrangle
The North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 58 catalogued natural features alongside Pettingill Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Ponds | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Chaffin Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Freeman Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Boody Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Outlet Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Shelldrake Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Tarkill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lower Narrows | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1948 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 41.6 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Pettingill Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 71 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.855°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pettingill Pond track the nearby Mud Ponds lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pettingill Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Ponds | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Chaffin Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Freeman Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Boody Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Outlet Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pettingill Pond located?
Pettingill Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 41.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pettingill Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pettingill Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pettingill Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573248 on the North Windham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pettingill 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.