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Bog Pond — Lakes 25.5 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle · GNIS 562686
25.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle, Bog Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bog Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562686). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bog Pond sits at 44.05175° N, 70.93621° W (DMS 44°03′06″ N, 70°56′10″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bog Pond itself. The ones closest to Bog Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cat Pond | Fryeburg | 1.5 mi |
| Dead Lake | Fryeburg | 2.1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Fryeburg | 2.6 mi |
| Lovewell Pond | Fryeburg | 3.2 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Fryeburg | 3.3 mi |
| Hunt Pond | Fryeburg | 3.8 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Fryeburg | 3.8 mi |
| Round Pond | Brownfield | 4 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Fryeburg | 4.7 mi |
| Little Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle
The Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 33 catalogued natural features alongside Bog Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tom | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Cat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Old Course Saco River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Dead Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Fight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Jockey Cap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Swans Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 25.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Bog Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 44 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 (44.052°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bog Pond track the nearby Mount Tom summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bog Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tom | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Cat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Old Course Saco River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Dead Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Fight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bog Pond located?
Bog Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bog Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bog Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bog Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562686 on the Fryeburg quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bog 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: Q33233327.