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Black Pond — Lakes 30.3 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Brownfield Quadrangle · GNIS 562493
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Brownfield quadrangle, the lake known as Black Pond sits 30.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Black Pond as a lake on the Brownfield topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 562493. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Pond sits at 43.98432° N, 70.96280° W (DMS 43°59′04″ N, 70°57′46″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Black Pond itself. The ones closest to Black Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clays Pond | Brownfield | 0.5 mi |
| Peat Pond | Brownfield | 0.9 mi |
| Round Pond | Brownfield | 0.9 mi |
| Haley Pond | Brownfield | 0.9 mi |
| Lovewell Pond | Fryeburg | 2.1 mi |
| Cat Pond | Fryeburg | 3.9 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Fryeburg | 4 mi |
| Bog Pond | Fryeburg | 4.8 mi |
| Long Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 5.4 mi |
| Dead Lake | Fryeburg | 6.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Brownfield Quadrangle
The Brownfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Black Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clays Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bald Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Peat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Haley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Long Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Haley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Paine Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Little Saco River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 30.3 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Black Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 52 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.984°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Black Pond track the nearby Clays Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clays Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bald Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Peat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Haley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Pond located?
Black Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 30.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Brownfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Black Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Black Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562493 on the Brownfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Black 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: Q33232636.