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Crystal Lake — Reservoirs 20.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 564634
Catalogued on the USGS Bridgton quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Crystal Lake — a reservoir — lies 20.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564634, Crystal Lake is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Bridgton quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Crystal Lake sits at 44.12447° N, 70.67287° W (DMS 44°07′28″ N, 70°40′22″ W).
Other reservoirs in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 29 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Crystal Lake itself. The ones closest to Crystal Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Lake | Bridgton | 4.5 mi |
| Stevens Pond | Bridgton | 4.9 mi |
| Woods Pond | Bridgton | 7.1 mi |
| Willett Brook | Bridgton | 7.6 mi |
| Moose Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 8.1 mi |
| Adams Pond | North Sebago | 9.2 mi |
| Peabody Pond | North Sebago | 12.5 mi |
| Bay of Naples | Naples | 14.3 mi |
| Thomas Pond | Naples | 16.3 mi |
| Panther Pond | Raymond | 17.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Crystal Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bear River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Smith Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bells Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Town Farm Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Summit Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Rodgers Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Brigham Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3 mi |
| Upper Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 35-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Crystal Lake — 20.2 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 (44.124°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 20.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Crystal Lake track the nearby Woodsum Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Crystal Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodsum Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Hobbs Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Farnsworth Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bear River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Crystal Lake located?
Crystal Lake is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 20.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Crystal Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 35 minutes, 20.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Crystal Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Crystal Lake as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564634 on the Bridgton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Crystal Lake?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other reservoirs are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 28 other reservoirs in Cumberland County, Maine.