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Black Pond — Lakes 18.0 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 580941
18.0 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle, Black Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Black Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 580941). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Pond sits at 44.14514° N, 70.79935° W (DMS 44°08′42″ N, 70°47′58″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Keyes Pond | North Waterford | 1 mi |
| Webber Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 1.7 mi |
| Stearns Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 2 mi |
| Duck Pond | North Waterford | 2.6 mi |
| Dan Charles Pond | North Waterford | 2.8 mi |
| Little Loose Pond | Waterford Flat | 3 mi |
| Lily Pond | North Waterford | 3.5 mi |
| Cabbage Yard Pond | Waterford Flat | 3.9 mi |
| Five Kezar Ponds | North Waterford | 4.3 mi |
| Little Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Black Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Keyes Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Perry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Evans Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Duck Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Clough Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Powers Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Stearns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Keyes Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 18.0 miles south (bearing S) of Black Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 31 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 (44.145°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Black Pond track the nearby Winns Hill summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Keyes Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Perry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Evans Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Duck Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Pond located?
Black Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.0 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 18.0 miles south (bearing S) 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 580941 on the North Waterford 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: Q33232642.