Half Moon Pond — Reservoirs 46.5 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Sebago Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 1912526
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Sebago Lake quadrangle, the reservoir known as Half Moon Pond sits 46.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Cumberland County, Maine, USA”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Half Moon Pond as a reservoir on the Sebago Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 1912526. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Half Moon Pond sits at 43.76226° N, 70.51342° W (DMS 43°45′44″ N, 70°30′48″ W).
Other reservoirs in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 29 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Half Moon Pond itself. The ones closest to Half Moon Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dundee Pond | North Windham | 3.4 mi |
| Rich Millpond | Sebago Lake | 3.6 mi |
| Watchic Pond | Standish | 4.9 mi |
| Eel Weir Canal | North Windham | 5 mi |
| Sebago Lake Basin | North Windham | 5.6 mi |
| Sebago Lake | Sebago Lake | 6.7 mi |
| Mill Pond | North Windham | 6.9 mi |
| Chub Pond | Steep Falls | 7.3 mi |
| Highland Lake | Cumberland Center | 7.8 mi |
| Woods Millpond | Steep Falls | 8.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Sebago Lake Quadrangle
The Sebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Half Moon Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Ponds | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Lower Bay | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sticky River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Indian Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Rich Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Rich Millpond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Duck Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Little Watchic Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Frye Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 5.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 46.5 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Half Moon Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 80 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.762°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Half Moon Pond track the nearby Otter Ponds lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Half Moon Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Ponds | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Lower Bay | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sticky River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Indian Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Samborn Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Half Moon Pond located?
Half Moon Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 46.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Sebago Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Half Moon Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Half Moon Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Half Moon Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1912526 on the Sebago Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Half Moon Pond?
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.
Wikidata: Q34888625.