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Bigelow Pond — Lakes 32.9 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle · GNIS 562254
32.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle, Bigelow Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bigelow Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562254). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bigelow Pond sits at 44.85838° N, 70.99183° W (DMS 44°51′30″ N, 70°59′31″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bigelow Pond itself. The ones closest to Bigelow Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skunk Pond | Middle Dam | 0.4 mi |
| Long Pond | Middle Dam | 0.7 mi |
| Sturtevant Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 1.6 mi |
| Fox Pond | Middle Dam | 1.7 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Middle Dam | 2.2 mi |
| Aziscohos Pond | Richardson Pond | 2.6 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 3.5 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 3.7 mi |
| Sunday Pond | Middle Dam | 4.5 mi |
| Pepperpot Pond | Richardson Pond | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle
The Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Bigelow Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skunk Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Ash Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Fox Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Johnson Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Moose Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Sunday Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Cranberry Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 5.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 32.9 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Bigelow Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 56 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. Being this far north (lat 44.858°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bigelow Pond track the nearby Skunk Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bigelow Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skunk Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Ash Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sturtevant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bigelow Pond located?
Bigelow Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 32.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bigelow Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.9 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bigelow Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bigelow Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562254 on the Middle Dam quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bigelow 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.