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Aziscohos Pond — Lakes 35.4 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Richardson Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 561379
Catalogued on the USGS Richardson Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Aziscohos Pond — a lake — lies 35.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561379, Aziscohos Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Richardson Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Aziscohos Pond sits at 44.89616° N, 70.99099° W (DMS 44°53′46″ N, 70°59′28″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Aziscohos Pond itself. The ones closest to Aziscohos Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 1.8 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 2.5 mi |
| Bigelow Pond | Middle Dam | 2.6 mi |
| Sturtevant Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 2.7 mi |
| Skunk Pond | Middle Dam | 2.7 mi |
| Long Pond | Middle Dam | 2.8 mi |
| Sunday Pond (historical) | Richardson Pond | 3.3 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Middle Dam | 3.4 mi |
| Fox Pond | Middle Dam | 3.4 mi |
| Pepperpot Pond | Richardson Pond | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Richardson Pond Quadrangle
The Richardson Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Aziscohos Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Aziscohos Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Observatory Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Black Brook Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Fish Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Sunday Pond (historical) | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Aziscohos Falls (historical) | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 61-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Aziscohos Pond — 35.4 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.896°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Aziscohos Pond track the nearby Aziscohos Mountain summit (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Aziscohos Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aziscohos Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Low Aziscohos Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Aziscohos Pond located?
Aziscohos Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 35.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Richardson Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Aziscohos Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.4 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Aziscohos Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Aziscohos Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561379 on the Richardson Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Aziscohos 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.