Mill Pond — Reservoirs 43.0 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Windham Quadrangle · GNIS 571337
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS North Windham quadrangle, the reservoir known as Mill Pond sits 43.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mill Pond as a reservoir on the North Windham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 571337. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mill Pond sits at 43.83966° N, 70.42551° W (DMS 43°50′23″ N, 70°25′32″ W).
Other reservoirs in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 29 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mill Pond itself. The ones closest to Mill Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sebago Lake Basin | North Windham | 1.7 mi |
| Eel Weir Canal | North Windham | 1.9 mi |
| Little Sebago Lake | Raymond | 2.8 mi |
| Dundee Pond | North Windham | 3.9 mi |
| Highland Lake | Cumberland Center | 5.8 mi |
| Sebago Lake | Sebago Lake | 6.2 mi |
| Panther Pond | Raymond | 6.3 mi |
| Thomas Pond | Naples | 6.9 mi |
| Half Moon Pond | Sebago Lake | 6.9 mi |
| Rich Millpond | Sebago Lake | 8 mi |
Features on the USGS North Windham Quadrangle
The North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 58 catalogued natural features alongside Mill Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarkill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Brown Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Collins Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Shelldrake Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Boody Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Clubhouse Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Chaffin Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mud Ponds | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 43.0 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Mill Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 74 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.840°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mill Pond track the nearby Tarkill Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mill Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarkill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Shelldrake Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Brown Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Collins Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Shelldrake Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mill Pond located?
Mill Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 43.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mill Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.0 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mill Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mill Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571337 on the North Windham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mill 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.