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Tarkill Pond — Lakes 42.7 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Windham Quadrangle · GNIS 576662
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS North Windham quadrangle, the lake known as Tarkill Pond sits 42.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Tarkill Pond as a lake on the North Windham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 576662. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tarkill Pond sits at 43.84309° N, 70.43219° W (DMS 43°50′35″ N, 70°25′56″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Tarkill Pond itself. The ones closest to Tarkill Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chaffin Pond | North Windham | 0.7 mi |
| Mud Ponds | North Windham | 0.7 mi |
| Collins Pond | North Windham | 0.8 mi |
| Pettingill Pond | North Windham | 1.1 mi |
| Upper Bay | Raymond | 2.7 mi |
| Allen Bog | North Windham | 3.1 mi |
| Little Duck Pond | Cumberland Center | 4.4 mi |
| Farwell Bog | Raymond | 5.6 mi |
| Otter Ponds | Sebago Lake | 6.7 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Gray | 7 mi |
Features on the USGS North Windham Quadrangle
The North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 58 catalogued natural features alongside Tarkill Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Boody Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Shelldrake Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Brown Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Chaffin Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mud Ponds | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Collins Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hunger Bay | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 42.7 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Tarkill Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 73 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.843°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Tarkill Pond track the nearby Mill Pond reservoir (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tarkill Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Boody Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Shelldrake Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Brown Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tarkill Pond located?
Tarkill Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 42.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tarkill Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.7 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tarkill Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tarkill Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576662 on the North Windham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tarkill 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.