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Woods Pond — Reservoirs 25.9 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Bridgton Quadrangle · GNIS 578652
25.9 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle, Woods Pond is a reservoir recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Woods Pond in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 578652). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Woods Pond sits at 44.03250° N, 70.73588° W (DMS 44°01′57″ N, 70°44′09″ W).
Other reservoirs in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 29 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Woods Pond itself. The ones closest to Woods Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willett Brook | Bridgton | 1.6 mi |
| Stevens Pond | Bridgton | 2.6 mi |
| Adams Pond | North Sebago | 2.9 mi |
| Highland Lake | Bridgton | 3.4 mi |
| Moose Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 4.4 mi |
| Peabody Pond | North Sebago | 6.6 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Bridgton | 7.1 mi |
| Bay of Naples | Naples | 10.5 mi |
| Fitch Mill Pond | Steep Falls | 12.9 mi |
| Thomas Pond | Naples | 13.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Bridgton Quadrangle
The Bridgton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Woods Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willett Brook | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Jack Branch | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Willett Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Day Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Henry | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Dearborn Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Stevens Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Mile Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Lower Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Sunset Rock | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1983 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 25.9 miles south (bearing S) of Woods Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 44 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 (44.032°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Woods Pond track the nearby Willett Brook reservoir (1.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Woods Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willett Brook | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Jack Branch | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Willett Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hio Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Day Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Woods Pond located?
Woods Pond is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 25.9 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bridgton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Woods Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.9 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Woods Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Woods Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578652 on the Bridgton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Woods 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: Q34936046.