Sebago Lake Basin — Reservoirs 42.8 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Windham Quadrangle · GNIS 575157
42.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle, Sebago Lake Basin is a reservoir recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Sebago Lake Basin in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 575157). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sebago Lake Basin sits at 43.83341° N, 70.45783° W (DMS 43°50′00″ N, 70°27′28″ W).
Other reservoirs in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 29 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sebago Lake Basin itself. The ones closest to Sebago Lake Basin:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eel Weir Canal | North Windham | 1.1 mi |
| Mill Pond | North Windham | 1.7 mi |
| Dundee Pond | North Windham | 3.2 mi |
| Little Sebago Lake | Raymond | 3.9 mi |
| Sebago Lake | Sebago Lake | 4.8 mi |
| Half Moon Pond | Sebago Lake | 5.6 mi |
| Rich Millpond | Sebago Lake | 6.4 mi |
| Panther Pond | Raymond | 6.4 mi |
| Thomas Pond | Naples | 6.5 mi |
| Highland Lake | Cumberland Center | 6.6 mi |
Features on the USGS North Windham Quadrangle
The North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 58 catalogued natural features alongside Sebago Lake Basin. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Outlet Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Eel Weir Canal | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Eel Weir Canal | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Chaffin Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Freeman Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Whites Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Whites Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Gillman Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Tarkill Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 42.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Sebago Lake Basin. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 73 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.833°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sebago Lake Basin track the nearby Lindsay Island (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sebago Lake Basin
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Outlet Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Eel Weir Canal | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Eel Weir Canal | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Chaffin Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sebago Lake Basin located?
Sebago Lake Basin is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 42.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sebago Lake Basin from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sebago Lake Basin?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sebago Lake Basin as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575157 on the North Windham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sebago Lake Basin?
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.