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Burbank Pond — Lakes 34.2 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Hiram Quadrangle · GNIS 563195
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Hiram quadrangle, the lake known as Burbank Pond sits 34.2 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Burbank Pond as a lake on the Hiram topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 563195. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Burbank Pond sits at 43.91025° N, 70.83179° W (DMS 43°54′37″ N, 70°49′54″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Burbank Pond itself. The ones closest to Burbank Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bryant Pond | Hiram | 1.5 mi |
| Tenmile Pond | Hiram | 1.5 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Hiram | 1.6 mi |
| Boston Pond | Hiram | 1.7 mi |
| Dyer Pond | Brownfield | 3.4 mi |
| Clemons Pond | Brownfield | 3.4 mi |
| Little Pond | Hiram | 3.6 mi |
| Granger Pond | Hiram | 3.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Hiram | 3.9 mi |
| Middle Pond | Hiram | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Hiram Quadrangle
The Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Burbank Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Tenmile Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Boston Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Tenmile River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Kezar Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Boston Hills | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 34.2 miles (south) and you reach Burbank Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 59 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.910°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Burbank Pond track the nearby Dragon Meadow Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Burbank Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Tenmile Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Burbank Pond located?
Burbank Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 34.2 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle.
How far is Burbank Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.2 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Burbank Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Burbank Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563195 on the Hiram quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Burbank 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.