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C Pond — Lakes 22.1 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS B Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 563333
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS B Pond quadrangle, the lake known as C Pond sits 22.1 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists C Pond as a lake on the B Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 563333. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
C Pond sits at 44.71764° N, 70.88193° W (DMS 44°43′04″ N, 70°52′55″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting C Pond itself. The ones closest to C Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Surplus Pond | Andover | 3.1 mi |
| Pond in the River | Middle Dam | 3.8 mi |
| B Pond | B Pond | 4.2 mi |
| Sunday Pond | Middle Dam | 6.6 mi |
| Upper Richardson Lake | Metallak Mountain | 7.4 mi |
| Mollidgewock Pond | Umbagog Lake South | 7.5 mi |
| North Pond | B Pond | 7.5 mi |
| Metallak Pond | Metallak Mountain | 7.7 mi |
| Fox Pond | Middle Dam | 10.1 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Middle Dam | 10.3 mi |
Features on the USGS B Pond Quadrangle
The B Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside C Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Lost Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Campbell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Rabbit Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Dunn Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| East B Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| B Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 22.1 miles (north-northwest) and you reach C 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 (44.718°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 22.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at C Pond track the nearby C Bluff cliff face (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to C Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mountain Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Lost Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| C Bluff Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is C Pond located?
C Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 22.1 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS B Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is C Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 38 minutes, 22.1 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is C Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies C Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563333 on the B Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit C 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: Q33235980.