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Bradley Pond — Lakes 12.3 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 580952
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle, the lake known as Bradley Pond sits 12.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bradley Pond as a lake on the North Waterford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 580952. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bradley Pond sits at 44.23526° N, 70.86199° W (DMS 44°14′07″ N, 70°51′43″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bradley Pond itself. The ones closest to Bradley Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trout Pond | North Waterford | 1.9 mi |
| Little Pond | Speckled Mountain | 2.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Center Lovell | 3 mi |
| Weymouth Pond | North Waterford | 3 mi |
| Five Kezar Ponds | North Waterford | 3.2 mi |
| Proctor Pond | North Waterford | 3.3 mi |
| Whitney Pond | North Waterford | 3.4 mi |
| Little Papoose Pond | East Stoneham | 3.7 mi |
| Noah Eastman Pond | Center Lovell | 3.8 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Center Lovell | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Bradley Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Amos Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Kenniston Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Foster Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Heald Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Harding Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Little Trout Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Whiting Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Whitehouse Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Cushman Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 12.3 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Bradley Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 21 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.235°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Bradley Pond track the nearby Flat Hill summit (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bradley Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Amos Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Kenniston Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Coffin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Foster Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bradley Pond located?
Bradley Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bradley Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 21 minutes, 12.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bradley Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bradley Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580952 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bradley 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: Q33234131.