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Thomas Pond — Reservoirs 36.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Naples Quadrangle · GNIS 576992
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Naples quadrangle, the reservoir known as Thomas Pond sits 36.2 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 Thomas Pond as a reservoir on the Naples topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 576992. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Thomas Pond sits at 43.92099° N, 70.50632° W (DMS 43°55′16″ N, 70°30′23″ W).
Other reservoirs in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 29 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Thomas Pond itself. The ones closest to Thomas Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Panther Pond | Raymond | 1.9 mi |
| Bay of Naples | Naples | 3.8 mi |
| Sebago Lake | Sebago Lake | 4.9 mi |
| Little Sebago Lake | Raymond | 5.5 mi |
| Sebago Lake Basin | North Windham | 6.5 mi |
| Mill Pond | North Windham | 6.9 mi |
| Eel Weir Canal | North Windham | 7.6 mi |
| Fitch Mill Pond | Steep Falls | 8 mi |
| Peabody Pond | North Sebago | 9.2 mi |
| Rich Millpond | Sebago Lake | 9.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Naples Quadrangle
The Naples 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Thomas Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelseys Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Lpon Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Flag Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Dingley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Inner Birch Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Outer Birch Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Burnell Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Inner Spectacle Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Doctor Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Dingley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Historical record
Thomas Pond is adjacent to U.S. Route 302 on the border of Raymond and Casco, Maine. The shoreline is heavily developed with residences and seasonal cabins, and there is a boat launching area near the highway where the pond overflows into Sebago Lake. White perch, chain pickerel, smallmouth bass, and largemouth bass thrive in the shallow portions of the pond; and land-locked Atlantic salmon use the deeper parts of the pond preying on rainbow smelt. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 36.2 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Thomas Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 62 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.921°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Thomas Pond track the nearby Kelseys Point cape (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Thomas Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelseys Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Lpon Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Flag Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Brown Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Dingley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thomas Pond located?
Thomas Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 36.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Naples topographic quadrangle.
How far is Thomas Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Thomas Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Thomas Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576992 on the Naples quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Thomas 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: Q25025240.