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Trickey Pond — Lakes 33.3 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 577311
33.3 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle, Trickey Pond is a lake recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Cumberland County, Maine, USA”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Trickey Pond in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 577311). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Trickey Pond sits at 43.94042° N, 70.60846° W (DMS 43°56′26″ N, 70°36′30″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Trickey Pond itself. The ones closest to Trickey Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brandy Pond | Naples | 1.4 mi |
| Cold Rain Pond | North Sebago | 2.5 mi |
| Perley Pond | North Sebago | 4.1 mi |
| Holt Pond | North Sebago | 4.3 mi |
| Foster Pond | North Sebago | 4.3 mi |
| Mariner Pond | North Sebago | 5.3 mi |
| Parker Pond | Naples | 5.9 mi |
| Coffee Pond | Raymond | 6.1 mi |
| Long Lake | Bridgton | 6.1 mi |
| Browns Pond | North Sebago | 6.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Trickey Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebago Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Breezy Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Brandy Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bay of Naples | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Witch Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Crooked River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Jackson Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Inner Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Chute River | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
Historical record
Trickey Pond is a water body in the U.S. state of Maine. Its maximum depth is 55 feet (17 m). The lack of serious pollution in the area contributes to the pond's remarkably good water clarity. At most points in the pond, the entire depth can be seen. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 33.3 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Trickey Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 57 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.940°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Trickey Pond track the nearby Sebago Cove bay (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Trickey Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebago Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Muddy River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Breezy Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Brandy Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Trickey Pond located?
Trickey Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 33.3 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Trickey Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.3 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Trickey Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Trickey Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577311 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Trickey 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.
Wikidata: Q7333826.