Knights Pond — Reservoirs 48.0 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle · GNIS 1774483
Catalogued on the USGS Cumberland Center quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Knights Pond — a reservoir — lies 48.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1774483, Knights Pond is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Cumberland Center quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Knights Pond sits at 43.82245° N, 70.26241° W (DMS 43°49′21″ N, 70°15′45″ W).
Other reservoirs in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 29 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Knights Pond itself. The ones closest to Knights Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yarmouth Reservoir | Yarmouth | 1.5 mi |
| Highland Lake | Cumberland Center | 5.9 mi |
| Mill Pond | North Windham | 8.2 mi |
| Little Sebago Lake | Raymond | 8.5 mi |
| Eel Weir Canal | North Windham | 9.3 mi |
| Sebago Lake Basin | North Windham | 9.8 mi |
| Dundee Pond | North Windham | 9.9 mi |
| Royal River Reservoir | Gray | 11.9 mi |
| Panther Pond | Raymond | 12.5 mi |
| Half Moon Pond | Sebago Lake | 13.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Cumberland Center Quadrangle
The Cumberland Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Knights Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Walnut Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Blanchard Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Verrills Ledges | Benches | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Deer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Hunt Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Dutton Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Gray Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 4.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 82-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Knights Pond — 48.0 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 (43.822°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Knights Pond track the nearby Bruce Hill summit (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Knights Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Walnut Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Blanchard Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Yarmouth Reservoir | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Wescutogo Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Knights Pond located?
Knights Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 48.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cumberland Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Knights Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 48.0 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Knights Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Knights Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1774483 on the Cumberland Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Knights 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.