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Abbotts Pond — Lakes 13.6 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle · GNIS 561057
13.6 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Zircon topographic quadrangle, Abbotts Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “lagoon in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Zircon 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Abbotts Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561057). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Abbotts Pond sits at 44.42933° N, 70.51577° W (DMS 44°25′46″ N, 70°30′57″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Abbotts Pond itself. The ones closest to Abbotts Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Washburn Pond | Mount Zircon | 0.7 mi |
| Shagg Pond | Mount Zircon | 0.8 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Mount Zircon | 0.9 mi |
| Little Concord Pond | Mount Zircon | 1.1 mi |
| Concord Pond | Mount Zircon | 2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Worthley Pond | 4.2 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | West Sumner | 4.7 mi |
| Little Labrador Pond | Worthley Pond | 5.8 mi |
| Moose Pond | West Paris | 6.2 mi |
| Cushman Pond | West Sumner | 7.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle
The Mount Zircon 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Abbotts Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Washburn Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Speckled Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Shagg Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Little Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Davis Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Mollyockett Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 13.6 miles east (bearing E) of Abbotts Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 23 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 (44.429°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Abbotts Pond track the nearby Bald Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Abbotts Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Washburn Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Speckled Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Shagg Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Abbotts Pond located?
Abbotts Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.6 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Zircon topographic quadrangle.
How far is Abbotts Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.6 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Abbotts Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Abbotts Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561057 on the Mount Zircon quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Abbotts Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 156 other lakes in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33225490.