Spruce Pond — Lakes 43.5 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Cornish Quadrangle · GNIS 576161
Within York County, Maine, on the USGS Cornish quadrangle, the lake known as Spruce Pond sits 43.5 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within York County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Spruce Pond as a lake on the Cornish topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/031), under Feature ID 576161. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Spruce Pond sits at 43.77681° N, 70.85911° W (DMS 43°46′37″ N, 70°51′33″ W).
Other lakes in York County, Maine
York County, ME contains 11 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Spruce Pond itself. The ones closest to Spruce Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Cornish | 1.3 mi |
| West Pond | Cornish | 1.8 mi |
| Noahs Pond | Limerick | 2.2 mi |
| Allen Pond | Kezar Falls | 3.7 mi |
| Haley Pond | Limerick | 3.9 mi |
| Champion Pond | West Newfield | 5.8 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Limerick | 6.7 mi |
| Dollar Pond | Steep Falls | 9 mi |
| Foss Ponds | Limington | 9.6 mi |
| Wards Pond | Steep Falls | 9.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Cornish Quadrangle
The Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Spruce Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Gladys and Rose Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Towles Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| West Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Wedgwood Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Wadsworth Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Day Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Pike Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Smalls Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Pease Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 43.5 miles (south) and you reach Spruce Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 75 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.777°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Spruce Pond track the nearby Collomy Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Spruce Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collomy Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Gladys and Rose Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Towles Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| West Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spruce Pond located?
Spruce Pond is in York County, Maine, approximately 43.5 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle.
How far is Spruce Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.5 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Spruce Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Spruce Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576161 on the Cornish quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Spruce Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in York County, Maine?
GNIS lists 10 other lakes in York County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33311801.