Watchic Pond — Reservoirs 46.9 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Standish Quadrangle · GNIS 577882
Catalogued on the USGS Standish quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Watchic Pond — a reservoir — lies 46.9 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577882, Watchic Pond is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Standish quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Watchic Pond sits at 43.73841° N, 70.60588° W (DMS 43°44′18″ N, 70°36′21″ W).
Other reservoirs in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 29 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Watchic Pond itself. The ones closest to Watchic Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rich Millpond | Sebago Lake | 4.1 mi |
| Half Moon Pond | Sebago Lake | 4.9 mi |
| Chub Pond | Steep Falls | 5.8 mi |
| Woods Millpond | Steep Falls | 6.2 mi |
| Sanborn Pond | Steep Falls | 8.3 mi |
| Dundee Pond | North Windham | 8.3 mi |
| Fitch Mill Pond | Steep Falls | 8.5 mi |
| Sebago Lake | Sebago Lake | 8.6 mi |
| Upper Pond | Steep Falls | 9.1 mi |
| Eel Weir Canal | North Windham | 9.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Standish Quadrangle
The Standish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 8 catalogued natural features alongside Watchic Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Middle Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Treasure Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Blueberry Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Breakheart Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Josies Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 80-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Watchic Pond — 46.9 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 (43.738°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Watchic Pond track the nearby Big Island (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Watchic Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Middle Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Treasure Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Blueberry Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Watchic Pond located?
Watchic Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 46.9 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Standish topographic quadrangle.
How far is Watchic Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.9 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Watchic Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Watchic Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577882 on the Standish quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Watchic 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: Q34934384.