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Moose Pond — Reservoirs 23.6 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 571628
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Pleasant Mountain quadrangle, the reservoir known as Moose Pond sits 23.6 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Moose Pond as a reservoir on the Pleasant Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 571628. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moose Pond sits at 44.06367° N, 70.81216° W (DMS 44°03′49″ N, 70°48′44″ W).
Other reservoirs in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 29 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Moose Pond itself. The ones closest to Moose Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Lake | Bridgton | 3.7 mi |
| Woods Pond | Bridgton | 4.4 mi |
| Stevens Pond | Bridgton | 5.9 mi |
| Willett Brook | Bridgton | 5.9 mi |
| Adams Pond | North Sebago | 6.9 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Bridgton | 8.1 mi |
| Peabody Pond | North Sebago | 10.3 mi |
| Bay of Naples | Naples | 14.8 mi |
| Upper Pond | Steep Falls | 16.5 mi |
| Fitch Mill Pond | Steep Falls | 16.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle
The Pleasant Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Moose Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Plummer Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Ingalls Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Knight Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hio Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Berry Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Pleasant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Evans Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 23.6 miles (south) and you reach Moose Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 40 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.064°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Moose Pond track the nearby Little Mountain summit (1.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moose Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Plummer Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Ingalls Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Knight Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moose Pond located?
Moose Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 23.6 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Pleasant Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moose Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.6 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Moose Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Moose Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571628 on the Pleasant Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Moose 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.