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Boston Pond — Lakes 32.7 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Hiram Quadrangle · GNIS 562764
32.7 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle, Boston Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Boston Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562764). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Boston Pond sits at 43.93342° N, 70.84206° W (DMS 43°56′00″ N, 70°50′31″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Boston Pond itself. The ones closest to Boston Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Pond | Hiram | 0.4 mi |
| Tenmile Pond | Hiram | 1.7 mi |
| Burbank Pond | Hiram | 1.7 mi |
| Little Pond | Hiram | 2.4 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Hiram | 3.1 mi |
| Granger Pond | Hiram | 3.2 mi |
| Dyer Pond | Brownfield | 3.8 mi |
| Walden Pond | Hiram | 4.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Hiram | 4.2 mi |
| Clemons Pond | Brownfield | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Hiram Quadrangle
The Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Boston Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Tenmile River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Boston Hills | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Dragon Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Tenmile Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Burbank Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Kezar Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Buck Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 32.7 miles south (bearing S) of Boston Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 56 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 (43.933°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Boston Pond track the nearby Horseshoe Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Boston Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Tenmile River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Boston Hills | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Dragon Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Boston Pond located?
Boston Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 32.7 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle.
How far is Boston Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.7 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Boston Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Boston Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562764 on the Hiram quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Boston 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.