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Broken Bridge Pond — Lakes 6.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 580954
Catalogued on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Broken Bridge Pond — a lake — lies 6.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580954, Broken Bridge Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Broken Bridge Pond sits at 44.31126° N, 70.81724° W (DMS 44°18′41″ N, 70°49′02″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Broken Bridge Pond itself. The ones closest to Broken Bridge Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crocker Pond | East Stoneham | 0.4 mi |
| Sunken Pond | East Stoneham | 0.4 mi |
| Round Pond | East Stoneham | 0.8 mi |
| Mosquito Pond | East Stoneham | 1.2 mi |
| Kneeland Pond | East Stoneham | 2.6 mi |
| Songo Pond | East Stoneham | 3.6 mi |
| Little Papoose Pond | East Stoneham | 3.6 mi |
| Chalk Pond | East Stoneham | 4.7 mi |
| Proctor Pond | North Waterford | 4.8 mi |
| Trout Pond | East Stoneham | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Broken Bridge Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crocker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Sunken Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Waterfowl Marsh | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| New England Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Patte Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Albany Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mosquito Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 11-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Broken Bridge Pond — 6.6 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.311°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 6.6-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Broken Bridge Pond track the nearby Crocker Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Broken Bridge Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crocker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Sunken Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Waterfowl Marsh | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| New England Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Broken Bridge Pond located?
Broken Bridge Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 6.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Broken Bridge Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 11 minutes, 6.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Broken Bridge Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Broken Bridge Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580954 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Broken Bridge 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: Q33234545.