Yarmouth Reservoir — Reservoirs 47.8 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Yarmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 578742
47.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Yarmouth topographic quadrangle, Yarmouth Reservoir is a reservoir recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Yarmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Yarmouth Reservoir in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 578742). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Yarmouth Reservoir sits at 43.83591° N, 70.23974° W (DMS 43°50′09″ N, 70°14′23″ W).
Other reservoirs in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 29 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Yarmouth Reservoir itself. The ones closest to Yarmouth Reservoir:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knights Pond | Cumberland Center | 1.5 mi |
| Highland Lake | Cumberland Center | 7.3 mi |
| Little Sebago Lake | Raymond | 9.1 mi |
| Mill Pond | North Windham | 9.3 mi |
| Eel Weir Canal | North Windham | 10.5 mi |
| Sebago Lake Basin | North Windham | 10.9 mi |
| Dundee Pond | North Windham | 11.2 mi |
| Royal River Reservoir | Gray | 11.3 mi |
| Panther Pond | Raymond | 13 mi |
| Thomas Pond | Naples | 14.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Yarmouth Quadrangle
The Yarmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 7 catalogued natural features alongside Yarmouth Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wescutogo Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Toddy Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Chandler Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Trues Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| East Branch Chandler Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Desert of Maine | Other Natural Features | Cumberland County, ME | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.8 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Yarmouth Reservoir. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 82 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 (43.836°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Yarmouth Reservoir track the nearby Walnut Hill summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Yarmouth Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Wescutogo Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Toddy Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Knights Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bruce Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Yarmouth Reservoir located?
Yarmouth Reservoir is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 47.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Yarmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Yarmouth Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.8 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Yarmouth Reservoir?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Yarmouth Reservoir as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578742 on the Yarmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Yarmouth Reservoir?
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.