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Black Pond — Lakes 28.7 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle · GNIS 562494
28.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle, Black Pond is a lake recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lake Auburn West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Black Pond in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562494). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Pond sits at 44.23091° N, 70.26216° W (DMS 44°13′51″ N, 70°15′44″ W).
Other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 44 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Black Pond itself. The ones closest to Black Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frog Pond | Lake Auburn West | 0.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lake Auburn West | 0.3 mi |
| Sandy Bottom Pond | Lake Auburn West | 0.6 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lake Auburn West | 0.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lake Auburn West | 1.9 mi |
| Little Wilson Pond | Lake Auburn West | 2.2 mi |
| Lard Pond | Lake Auburn East | 2.8 mi |
| Round Pond | Lake Auburn East | 2.8 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Buckfield | 2.9 mi |
| Crystal Pond | Buckfield | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Black Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Sandy Bottom Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Snell Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Gauthier Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Little Wilson Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Dillingham Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 28.7 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Black Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 49 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 (44.231°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Black Pond track the nearby Frog Pond lake (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Sandy Bottom Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Snell Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Pond located?
Black Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 28.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.7 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) 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 562494 on the Lake Auburn West 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 Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 43 other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine.