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Bunker Pond — Lakes 19.9 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Roxbury Quadrangle · GNIS 563190
19.9 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Roxbury topographic quadrangle, Bunker Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Roxbury 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bunker Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 563190). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bunker Pond sits at 44.66410° N, 70.61463° W (DMS 44°39′51″ N, 70°36′53″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bunker Pond itself. The ones closest to Bunker Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ellis Pond | Ellis Pond | 3 mi |
| Birch Pond | Roxbury | 3.2 mi |
| Little Ellis Pond | Ellis Pond | 3.9 mi |
| Muskrat Pond | Roxbury | 3.9 mi |
| Swains Pond | Rumford | 4.6 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | East Andover | 5.7 mi |
| Joes Pond | Rumford | 9.2 mi |
| Davis Pond | East Andover | 10.1 mi |
| Howard Pond | East Andover | 12.1 mi |
| Surplus Pond | Andover | 12.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Roxbury Quadrangle
The Roxbury 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Bunker Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Thomas Farm Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Philbrick Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Noisy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Bunker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Birch Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Brush Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Walker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Muskrat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 19.9 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Bunker Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 34 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 (44.664°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Bunker Pond track the nearby Flathead Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bunker Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mine Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Thomas Farm Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Philbrick Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bunker Pond located?
Bunker Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.9 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Roxbury topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bunker Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 19.9 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bunker Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bunker Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563190 on the Roxbury quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bunker 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.