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Bryant Pond — Lakes 35.5 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Hiram Quadrangle · GNIS 563097
35.5 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle, Bryant 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 Bryant Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 563097). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/05/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bryant Pond sits at 43.89197° N, 70.81640° W (DMS 43°53′31″ N, 70°48′59″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bryant Pond itself. The ones closest to Bryant Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burbank Pond | Hiram | 1.5 mi |
| Tenmile Pond | Hiram | 2.7 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Hiram | 3 mi |
| Boston Pond | Hiram | 3.1 mi |
| Clemons Pond | Brownfield | 3.4 mi |
| Middle Pond | Hiram | 3.7 mi |
| Little Clemons Pond | Kezar Falls | 3.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Hiram | 3.9 mi |
| Dyer Pond | Brownfield | 4 mi |
| Jaybird Pond | Kezar Falls | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Hiram Quadrangle
The Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Bryant Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Burbank Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dragon Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Tear Cap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Tenmile Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Barker Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Lombard Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Boston Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 35.5 miles south (bearing S) of Bryant Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 61 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 (43.892°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bryant Pond track the nearby Hancock Brook stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bryant Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Cutler | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Burbank Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dragon Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Smalls Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bryant Pond located?
Bryant Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 35.5 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bryant Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.5 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bryant Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bryant Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563097 on the Hiram quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bryant 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.