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Sanborn Pond — Reservoirs 41.2 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 1913017
Catalogued on the USGS Steep Falls quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Sanborn Pond — a reservoir — lies 41.2 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913017, Sanborn Pond is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Steep Falls quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sanborn Pond sits at 43.81027° N, 70.73798° W (DMS 43°48′37″ N, 70°44′17″ W).
Other reservoirs in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 29 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sanborn Pond itself. The ones closest to Sanborn Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Pond | Steep Falls | 1.5 mi |
| Woods Millpond | Steep Falls | 3.5 mi |
| Chub Pond | Steep Falls | 5.1 mi |
| Fitch Mill Pond | Steep Falls | 5.9 mi |
| Watchic Pond | Standish | 8.3 mi |
| Rich Millpond | Sebago Lake | 8.3 mi |
| Peabody Pond | North Sebago | 9.6 mi |
| Sebago Lake | Sebago Lake | 10 mi |
| Bay of Naples | Naples | 11.3 mi |
| Half Moon Pond | Sebago Lake | 11.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle
The Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Sanborn Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pigeon Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Goulds Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Upper Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 3 mi |
| Quaker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Woods Millpond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Town Farm Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 71-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Sanborn Pond — 41.2 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 (43.810°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sanborn Pond track the nearby Pigeon Brook stream (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sanborn Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pigeon Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Goulds Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Upper Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Harding Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Pease Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sanborn Pond located?
Sanborn Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 41.2 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Steep Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sanborn Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.2 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sanborn Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sanborn Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913017 on the Steep Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sanborn 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.