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Beaver Pond — Lakes 28.3 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Hiram Quadrangle · GNIS 561959
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Hiram quadrangle, the lake known as Beaver Pond sits 28.3 miles south 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 Hiram topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 561959. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beaver Pond sits at 43.99628° N, 70.82364° W (DMS 43°59′47″ N, 70°49′25″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 1.7 mi |
| Little Pond | Hiram | 2.5 mi |
| Granger Pond | Hiram | 3.3 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Fryeburg | 3.3 mi |
| Walden Pond | Hiram | 4.1 mi |
| Lily Pond | Hiram | 4.2 mi |
| Perley Pond | North Sebago | 4.3 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Hiram | 4.4 mi |
| Boston Pond | Hiram | 4.4 mi |
| Lovewell Pond | Fryeburg | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Hiram Quadrangle
The Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Beaver Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Buck Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Granger Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Boston Hills | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Fessenden Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Walden Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 28.3 miles (south) and you reach Beaver Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 48 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.996°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Beaver Pond track the nearby Wood Island (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beaver Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pickett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Pleasant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Shaking Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beaver Pond located?
Beaver Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 28.3 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beaver Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 28.3 miles south (bearing S) 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 561959 on the Hiram 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.