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Peabody Pond — Reservoirs 32.2 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 573085
Catalogued on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Peabody Pond — a reservoir — lies 32.2 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake of the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573085, Peabody Pond is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Peabody Pond sits at 43.94423° N, 70.68740° W (DMS 43°56′39″ N, 70°41′15″ W).
Other reservoirs in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 29 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Peabody Pond itself. The ones closest to Peabody Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adams Pond | North Sebago | 3.7 mi |
| Willett Brook | Bridgton | 5.2 mi |
| Bay of Naples | Naples | 5.3 mi |
| Fitch Mill Pond | Steep Falls | 6.4 mi |
| Woods Pond | Bridgton | 6.6 mi |
| Stevens Pond | Bridgton | 7.7 mi |
| Upper Pond | Steep Falls | 8.1 mi |
| Woods Millpond | Steep Falls | 8.9 mi |
| Chub Pond | Steep Falls | 8.9 mi |
| Thomas Pond | Naples | 9.2 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Peabody Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weeman Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Lakin Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Accomac Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Wards Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mosher Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| North Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Beech Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Poors Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Tiger Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bald Pate Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Historical record
Peabody Pond extends from the southern tip of Bridgton into northern Sebago forming the western boundary of Naples, Maine. The eastern tip of the lake receives drainage from Cold Rain Pond in Naples. The southern tip of the lake overflows as the Northwest River through 5 miles (8.0 km) of boggy land to the western shore of Sebago Lake at East Sebago. The pond has a native population of rainbow smelt, and has been stocked with smallmouth bass, lake trout, and land-locked Atlantic salmon. A boat-launching area near the outlet of the lake is accessible from Peabody Pond Road off Tiger Hill Road. Peabody Pond road is a dead end road that terminates at Martin Point. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 55-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Peabody Pond — 32.2 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.944°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Peabody Pond track the nearby Weeman Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Peabody Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weeman Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Lakin Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Accomac Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Wards Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mosher Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Peabody Pond located?
Peabody Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 32.2 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Peabody Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 32.2 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Peabody Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Peabody Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573085 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Peabody 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: Q25025239.