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Birch Pond — Lakes 20.0 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Roxbury Quadrangle · GNIS 562352
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Roxbury quadrangle, the lake known as Birch Pond sits 20.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Birch Pond as a lake on the Roxbury topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 562352. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Birch Pond sits at 44.64269° N, 70.55658° W (DMS 44°38′34″ N, 70°33′24″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Birch Pond itself. The ones closest to Birch Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bunker Pond | Roxbury | 3.2 mi |
| Swains Pond | Rumford | 4.5 mi |
| Muskrat Pond | Roxbury | 4.7 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Ellis Pond | 6 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | East Andover | 6.5 mi |
| Little Ellis Pond | Ellis Pond | 7 mi |
| Joes Pond | Rumford | 7.7 mi |
| Davis Pond | East Andover | 10.1 mi |
| Howard Pond | East Andover | 12.5 mi |
| Concord Pond | Mount Zircon | 13.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Roxbury Quadrangle
The Roxbury 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Birch Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Roxbury Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Philbrick Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Bunker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Thomas Farm Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Walker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Noisy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 20.0 miles (northeast) and you reach Birch Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 34 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.643°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 20.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Birch Pond track the nearby Bunker Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Birch Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Roxbury Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Philbrick Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Birch Pond located?
Birch Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 20.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Roxbury topographic quadrangle.
How far is Birch Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 20.0 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Birch Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Birch Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562352 on the Roxbury quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Birch 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.