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Panther Pond — Reservoirs 36.7 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 572954
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Raymond quadrangle, the reservoir known as Panther Pond sits 36.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake of the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Panther Pond as a reservoir on the Raymond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 572954. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Panther Pond sits at 43.92606° N, 70.46801° W (DMS 43°55′34″ N, 70°28′05″ W).
Other reservoirs in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 29 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Panther Pond itself. The ones closest to Panther Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Pond | Naples | 1.9 mi |
| Little Sebago Lake | Raymond | 4.2 mi |
| Bay of Naples | Naples | 5.7 mi |
| Sebago Lake | Sebago Lake | 6.3 mi |
| Mill Pond | North Windham | 6.3 mi |
| Sebago Lake Basin | North Windham | 6.4 mi |
| Eel Weir Canal | North Windham | 7.5 mi |
| Royal River Reservoir | Gray | 9.3 mi |
| Dundee Pond | North Windham | 9.6 mi |
| Fitch Mill Pond | Steep Falls | 9.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Panther Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bettys Neck | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Ai Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sloanes Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Dollys Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Tenny River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Nubble Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Brown Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hayden Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Rolfe Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Historical record
Panther Pond is a lake located in Raymond, Maine, in Cumberland County. Panther Pond is approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) long and 1 mile (1.6 km) wide. The deepest part of the lake is approximately 70 feet (21 m). Panther Pond is connected to two lakes. The first, the much larger Sebago Lake is connected by a run-out of Panther Pond named Panther Run. The connection between the two lakes are separated by a dam that is opened annually to let species of fish to flow through. The other lake, Crescent Lake, is connected to Panther Pond by the Tenny River. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 36.7 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Panther Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 63 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.926°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Panther Pond track the nearby Bettys Neck cape (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Panther Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bettys Neck | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Ai Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sloanes Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Dollys Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Tenny River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Panther Pond located?
Panther Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 36.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Panther Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.7 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Panther Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Panther Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572954 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Panther 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.
Wikidata: Q7131806.