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Bunganock Pond — Lakes 22.2 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Canton Quadrangle · GNIS 563171
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Canton quadrangle, the lake known as Bunganock Pond sits 22.2 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bunganock Pond as a lake on the Canton topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 563171. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bunganock Pond sits at 44.38658° N, 70.34091° W (DMS 44°23′12″ N, 70°20′27″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bunganock Pond itself. The ones closest to Bunganock Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Pond | Buckfield | 3.2 mi |
| Little Bear Pond | Buckfield | 3.4 mi |
| Little Labrador Pond | Worthley Pond | 3.7 mi |
| Cushman Pond | West Sumner | 4.4 mi |
| Swan Pond | Buckfield | 4.6 mi |
| Forest Pond | Canton | 5.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Worthley Pond | 6.2 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | West Sumner | 6.6 mi |
| South Pond | Buckfield | 8.5 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Mount Zircon | 9 mi |
Features on the USGS Canton Quadrangle
The Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Bunganock Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Bartlett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Doten Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Sparrow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Lake Anasagunticook | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Staples Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1912 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 22.2 miles (east) and you reach Bunganock Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 38 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.387°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 22.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Bunganock Pond track the nearby Holmes Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bunganock Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Bartlett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Doten Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Deacon Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bunganock Pond located?
Bunganock Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 22.2 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bunganock Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 38 minutes, 22.2 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bunganock Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bunganock Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563171 on the Canton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bunganock 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.