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Horne Pond — Reservoirs 44.0 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 568271
Within York County, Maine, on the USGS Steep Falls quadrangle, the reservoir known as Horne Pond sits 44.0 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within York County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Horne Pond as a reservoir on the Steep Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/031), under Feature ID 568271. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Horne Pond sits at 43.77295° N, 70.68431° W (DMS 43°46′23″ N, 70°41′04″ W).
Features on the USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle
The Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Horne Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pickpole Swamp | Swamps | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cold Bowling Spring | Springs | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Quaker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Webster Millpond | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Wards Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Strout Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Tucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Town Farm Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 44.0 miles (south) and you reach Horne Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 75 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.773°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Horne Pond track the nearby Dollar Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Horne Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pickpole Swamp | Swamps | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cold Bowling Spring | Springs | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Quaker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Horne Pond located?
Horne Pond is in York County, Maine, approximately 44.0 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Steep Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Horne Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 44.0 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Horne Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Horne Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568271 on the Steep Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Horne Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
Wikidata: Q34890605.