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Sand Pond — Lakes 40.8 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 574853
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Steep Falls quadrangle, the lake known as Sand Pond sits 40.8 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Sand Pond as a lake on the Steep Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 574853. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sand Pond sits at 43.81968° N, 70.68119° W (DMS 43°49′11″ N, 70°40′52″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sand Pond itself. The ones closest to Sand Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Halfmoon Pond | Steep Falls | 1.1 mi |
| Rainbow Pond | Steep Falls | 2.2 mi |
| Adams Pond | Steep Falls | 2.3 mi |
| Little Watchic Pond | Sebago Lake | 4.9 mi |
| Duck Pond | Sebago Lake | 4.9 mi |
| Mariner Pond | North Sebago | 5.4 mi |
| Southeast Pond | North Sebago | 5.4 mi |
| Perley Pond | North Sebago | 5.6 mi |
| Ingalls Pond | Cornish | 6.2 mi |
| Browns Pond | North Sebago | 6.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle
The Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Sand Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woods Millpond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Heath Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Heath Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Quaker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Rainbow Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Chub Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Tucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Adams Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Davis Spring | Springs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 40.8 miles (south) and you reach Sand Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 70 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.820°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sand Pond track the nearby Woods Millpond reservoir (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sand Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woods Millpond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Heath Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Heath Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Quaker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sand Pond located?
Sand Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 40.8 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Steep Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sand Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.8 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sand Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sand Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574853 on the Steep Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sand 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.