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Southeast Pond — Lakes 36.1 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 575932
Catalogued on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Southeast Pond — a lake — lies 36.1 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575932, Southeast 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
Southeast Pond sits at 43.88358° N, 70.74464° W (DMS 43°53′01″ N, 70°44′41″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Southeast Pond itself. The ones closest to Southeast Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Browns Pond | North Sebago | 2.2 mi |
| Mariner Pond | North Sebago | 2.6 mi |
| Ingalls Pond | Cornish | 2.8 mi |
| Perley Pond | North Sebago | 4 mi |
| Cold Rain Pond | North Sebago | 5.4 mi |
| Sand Pond | Steep Falls | 5.4 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Steep Falls | 5.6 mi |
| Rainbow Pond | Steep Falls | 6.4 mi |
| Foster Pond | North Sebago | 6.4 mi |
| Adams Pond | Steep Falls | 6.8 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Southeast Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Hogfat Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Browns Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mariner Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Mariner Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Douglass Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Hill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Loon Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Perley Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 62-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Southeast Pond — 36.1 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 (43.884°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Southeast Pond track the nearby Hanson Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Southeast Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Lombard Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Barker Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hogfat Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southeast Pond located?
Southeast Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 36.1 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Southeast Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.1 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Southeast Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Southeast Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575932 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Southeast 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.