Upper Bay — Lakes 40.8 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 577573
Catalogued on the USGS Raymond quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Upper Bay — a lake — lies 40.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577573, Upper Bay is recorded as a lake on the USGS Raymond quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2013.
Coordinates & physical setting
Upper Bay sits at 43.87943° N, 70.41282° W (DMS 43°52′46″ N, 70°24′46″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Upper Bay itself. The ones closest to Upper Bay:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Bog | North Windham | 1.9 mi |
| Mud Ponds | North Windham | 2.2 mi |
| Pettingill Pond | North Windham | 2.4 mi |
| Chaffin Pond | North Windham | 2.6 mi |
| Tarkill Pond | North Windham | 2.7 mi |
| Farwell Bog | Raymond | 3 mi |
| Collins Pond | North Windham | 3.3 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Gray | 4.4 mi |
| Notched Pond | Raymond | 5.3 mi |
| Little Duck Pond | Cumberland Center | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Upper Bay. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sebago Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0 mi |
| Martin Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Crow Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Bean Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Lyon Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Treasure Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Spider Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Adams Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Krams Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 70-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Upper Bay — 40.8 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.879°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Upper Bay track the nearby Little Sebago Lake reservoir (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Upper Bay
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sebago Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 0 mi |
| Martin Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Crow Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Bean Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Lyon Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Upper Bay located?
Upper Bay is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 40.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Upper Bay from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Upper Bay?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Upper Bay as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577573 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Upper Bay?
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.