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Highland Lake — Reservoirs 22.4 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 568038
22.4 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bridgton 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 Bridgton 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 568038). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Highland Lake sits at 44.08187° N, 70.74113° W (DMS 44°04′55″ N, 70°44′28″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens Pond | Bridgton | 3 mi |
| Woods Pond | Bridgton | 3.4 mi |
| Moose Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 3.7 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Bridgton | 4.5 mi |
| Willett Brook | Bridgton | 4.7 mi |
| Adams Pond | North Sebago | 6.2 mi |
| Peabody Pond | North Sebago | 9.9 mi |
| Bay of Naples | Naples | 13.2 mi |
| Thomas Pond | Naples | 16.1 mi |
| Fitch Mill Pond | Steep Falls | 16.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Highland Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penny Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Oak Knoll Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Fowler Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Knolls Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Shorey Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mile Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sunset Rock | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lower Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Brigham Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Upper Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 22.4 miles south (bearing S) of Highland Lake. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 38 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 (44.082°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 22.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Highland Lake track the nearby Penny Island (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Highland Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penny Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Oak Knoll Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Fowler Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Knolls Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Shorey Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Highland Lake located?
Highland Lake is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 22.4 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Highland Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 38 minutes, 22.4 miles south (bearing S) 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 568038 on the Bridgton 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.
Wikidata: Q34889988.