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The Heath — Lakes 31.3 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 1913210
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle, the lake known as The Heath sits 31.3 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists The Heath as a lake on the Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 1913210. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Heath sits at 44.01306° N, 70.47272° W (DMS 44°00′47″ N, 70°28′22″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting The Heath itself. The ones closest to The Heath:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hog Meadow Pond | Raymond | 1 mi |
| Owl Pond | Naples | 1.8 mi |
| Dumpling Pond | Raymond | 2.3 mi |
| Parker Pond | Naples | 2.5 mi |
| Coffee Pond | Raymond | 2.8 mi |
| Crescent Lake | Raymond | 2.9 mi |
| Raymond Pond | Raymond | 3.7 mi |
| Nubble Pond | Raymond | 4.1 mi |
| Notched Pond | Raymond | 6.3 mi |
| Sabbathday Pond | Gray | 6.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside The Heath. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Heath Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Parsons Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Johnson Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Turtle Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Squirrel Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Crescent Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Potash Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Edwards Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 31.3 miles (south-southeast) and you reach The Heath; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 54 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.013°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at The Heath track the nearby Pine Point cape (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Heath
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Heath Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Parsons Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Johnson Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hog Meadow Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Heath located?
The Heath is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 31.3 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Heath from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.3 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is The Heath?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies The Heath as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913210 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit The Heath?
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.