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Beaver Pond — Lakes 34.7 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Richardson Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 561944
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Richardson Pond quadrangle, the lake known as Beaver Pond sits 34.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Beaver Pond as a lake on the Richardson Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 561944. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beaver Pond sits at 44.89590° N, 70.93929° W (DMS 44°53′45″ N, 70°56′21″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Beaver Pond itself. The ones closest to Beaver Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 0.8 mi |
| Pepperpot Pond | Richardson Pond | 2 mi |
| Aziscohos Pond | Richardson Pond | 2.5 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Middle Dam | 2.6 mi |
| Fox Pond | Middle Dam | 3.1 mi |
| East Richardson Ponds | Richardson Pond | 3.2 mi |
| Long Pond | Middle Dam | 3.2 mi |
| Skunk Pond | Middle Dam | 3.4 mi |
| Bigelow Pond | Middle Dam | 3.7 mi |
| Sunday Pond (historical) | Richardson Pond | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Richardson Pond Quadrangle
The Richardson Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Beaver Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Fish Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| West Arm Upper Richardson Lake | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Big Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Pepperpot Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Observatory Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 34.7 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Beaver Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 60 minutes.
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 34.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Beaver Pond track the nearby Beaver Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beaver Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Fish Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beaver Pond located?
Beaver Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 34.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Richardson Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beaver Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 34.7 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Beaver Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Beaver Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561944 on the Richardson Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Beaver 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: Q33230209.