Highland Lake — Reservoirs 48.7 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle · GNIS 1773636
48.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle, Highland Lake is a reservoir recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Cumberland Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Highland Lake in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1773636). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Highland Lake sits at 43.77188° N, 70.35729° W (DMS 43°46′19″ N, 70°21′26″ W).
Other reservoirs in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 29 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Highland Lake itself. The ones closest to Highland Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dundee Pond | North Windham | 5 mi |
| Eel Weir Canal | North Windham | 5.6 mi |
| Mill Pond | North Windham | 5.8 mi |
| Knights Pond | Cumberland Center | 5.9 mi |
| Sebago Lake Basin | North Windham | 6.6 mi |
| Yarmouth Reservoir | Yarmouth | 7.3 mi |
| Half Moon Pond | Sebago Lake | 7.8 mi |
| Little Sebago Lake | Raymond | 7.9 mi |
| Rich Millpond | Sebago Lake | 10.8 mi |
| Sebago Lake | Sebago Lake | 11.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle
The Cumberland Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Highland Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| McIntosh Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Little Duck Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Atherton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Verrills Ledges | Benches | Cumberland County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Varney Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 5 mi |
| Blanchard Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.7 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Highland Lake. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 83 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 (43.772°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Highland Lake track the nearby Jones Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Highland Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| McIntosh Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Highland Lake located?
Highland Lake is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 48.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Highland Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.7 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Highland Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Highland Lake as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1773636 on the Cumberland Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Highland 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.