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Sabbathday Pond — Lakes 36.6 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Gray Quadrangle · GNIS 574634
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Gray quadrangle, the lake known as Sabbathday Pond sits 36.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “largest lake in New Gloucester, Maine”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Sabbathday Pond as a lake on the Gray topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 574634. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sabbathday Pond sits at 43.97735° N, 70.35362° W (DMS 43°58′38″ N, 70°21′13″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sabbathday Pond itself. The ones closest to Sabbathday Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Sinkhole | Gray | 1.3 mi |
| Chandler Mill Pond | Gray | 1.9 mi |
| Notched Pond | Raymond | 2.1 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Gray | 3.3 mi |
| Raymond Pond | Raymond | 3.7 mi |
| Farwell Bog | Raymond | 4.8 mi |
| Crescent Lake | Raymond | 5.2 mi |
| Hog Meadow Pond | Raymond | 5.9 mi |
| Nubble Pond | Raymond | 6.3 mi |
| The Heath | Mechanic Falls | 6.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Gray Quadrangle
The Gray 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Sabbathday Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westcott Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Snows Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| The Sinkhole | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Little Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Shaker Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Chandler Mill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Lily Pond Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Royal River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Brandy Bog | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Sabbathday Lake.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 36.6 miles (southeast) and you reach Sabbathday Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 63 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.977°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sabbathday Pond track the nearby Westcott Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sabbathday Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westcott Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Snows Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| The Sinkhole | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Little Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sabbathday Pond located?
Sabbathday Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 36.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gray topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sabbathday Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.6 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sabbathday Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sabbathday Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574634 on the Gray quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sabbathday Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
What other names has Sabbathday Pond been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Sabbathday Lake.
How many other lakes are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 46 other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33305018.