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Little Sebago Lake — Reservoirs 40.8 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 570051
40.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle, Little Sebago Lake is a reservoir recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Little Sebago Lake in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 570051). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Sebago Lake sits at 43.87943° N, 70.41282° W (DMS 43°52′46″ N, 70°24′46″ W).
Other reservoirs in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 29 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Sebago Lake itself. The ones closest to Little Sebago Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | North Windham | 2.8 mi |
| Sebago Lake Basin | North Windham | 3.9 mi |
| Panther Pond | Raymond | 4.2 mi |
| Eel Weir Canal | North Windham | 4.6 mi |
| Thomas Pond | Naples | 5.5 mi |
| Dundee Pond | North Windham | 6.7 mi |
| Sebago Lake | Sebago Lake | 7 mi |
| Highland Lake | Cumberland Center | 7.9 mi |
| Knights Pond | Cumberland Center | 8.5 mi |
| Bay of Naples | Naples | 9.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Little Sebago Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Bay | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0 mi |
| Martin Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Crow Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Bean Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Lyon Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Treasure Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Spider Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Adams Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Krams Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 40.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Little Sebago Lake. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 70 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 (43.879°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Sebago Lake track the nearby Upper Bay lake (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Sebago Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Bay | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0 mi |
| Martin Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Crow Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Bean Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Lyon Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Sebago Lake located?
Little Sebago Lake is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 40.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Sebago Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Sebago Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Sebago Lake as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570051 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Sebago 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.