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Bog Pond — Lakes 17.9 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 571887
17.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Waterford Flat 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 Waterford Flat 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 571887). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bog Pond sits at 44.15648° N, 70.68557° W (DMS 44°09′23″ N, 70°41′08″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Keoka Lake | Waterford Flat | 1.9 mi |
| McWain Pond | Waterford Flat | 2.3 mi |
| Cabbage Yard Pond | Waterford Flat | 2.4 mi |
| Little Loose Pond | Waterford Flat | 3 mi |
| Duck Pond | North Waterford | 4.5 mi |
| Little Pond | Norway | 4.9 mi |
| Round Pond | Norway | 5 mi |
| Stearns Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 5.1 mi |
| Papoose Pond | Waterford Flat | 5.5 mi |
| Black Pond | North Waterford | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Bog Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Coolidge Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Temple Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bear Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mutiny Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Keoka Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Stanwood Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 17.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Bog 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 (44.156°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Bog Pond track the nearby Hawk Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bog Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Coolidge Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Temple Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bog Pond located?
Bog Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bog Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 17.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) 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 571887 on the Waterford Flat 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: Q33233335.