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Woods Millpond — Reservoirs 41.2 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 1913186
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS Steep Falls quadrangle, the reservoir known as Woods Millpond sits 41.2 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Woods Millpond as a reservoir on the Steep Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 1913186. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Woods Millpond sits at 43.81545° N, 70.66906° W (DMS 43°48′56″ N, 70°40′09″ W).
Other reservoirs in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 29 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Woods Millpond itself. The ones closest to Woods Millpond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chub Pond | Steep Falls | 1.7 mi |
| Fitch Mill Pond | Steep Falls | 3.3 mi |
| Sanborn Pond | Steep Falls | 3.5 mi |
| Upper Pond | Steep Falls | 3.5 mi |
| Rich Millpond | Sebago Lake | 5.1 mi |
| Watchic Pond | Standish | 6.2 mi |
| Sebago Lake | Sebago Lake | 6.6 mi |
| Half Moon Pond | Sebago Lake | 8.6 mi |
| Bay of Naples | Naples | 8.9 mi |
| Peabody Pond | North Sebago | 8.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle
The Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Woods Millpond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Heath Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Heath Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Quaker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Chub Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Adams Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Tucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Rainbow Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Cold Bowling Spring | Springs | York County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 41.2 miles (south) and you reach Woods Millpond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 71 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.815°), 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 Woods Millpond track the nearby Sand Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Woods Millpond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Heath Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Heath Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Quaker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Woods Millpond located?
Woods Millpond 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 Woods Millpond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.2 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Woods Millpond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Woods Millpond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913186 on the Steep Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Woods Millpond?
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: Q34936033.