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Bird Pond — Lakes 15.9 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Norway Quadrangle · GNIS 562365
15.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Norway topographic quadrangle, Bird Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Norway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bird Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562365). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bird Pond sits at 44.24674° N, 70.55393° W (DMS 44°14′48″ N, 70°33′14″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bird Pond itself. The ones closest to Bird Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paine Pond | West Paris | 1.2 mi |
| Round Pond | Norway | 4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Greenwood | 5.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Oxford | 5.9 mi |
| Moose Pond | West Paris | 6.6 mi |
| Little Pond | Norway | 6.7 mi |
| Furlong Pond | Greenwood | 6.8 mi |
| Barnett Pond | Oxford | 7.3 mi |
| McWain Pond | Waterford Flat | 7.3 mi |
| Speck Ponds | Greenwood | 7.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Norway Quadrangle
The Norway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Bird Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nubble | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Elm Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Crockett Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Witt Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bogg Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bird Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Pike Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 15.9 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Bird Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 27 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. At this latitude (44.247°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Bird Pond track the nearby The Nubble summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bird Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nubble | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Elm Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Crockett Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Paine Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Witt Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bird Pond located?
Bird Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Norway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bird Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 27 minutes, 15.9 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bird Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bird Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562365 on the Norway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bird 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: Q33232228.