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Cat Pond — Lakes 26.5 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle · GNIS 563686
Catalogued on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Cat Pond — a lake — lies 26.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563686, Cat Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cat Pond sits at 44.03288° N, 70.92149° W (DMS 44°01′58″ N, 70°55′17″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cat Pond itself. The ones closest to Cat Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bog Pond | Fryeburg | 1.5 mi |
| Lovewell Pond | Fryeburg | 1.9 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Fryeburg | 2.4 mi |
| Dead Lake | Fryeburg | 2.4 mi |
| Round Pond | Brownfield | 3.1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Fryeburg | 3.5 mi |
| Clays Pond | Brownfield | 3.8 mi |
| Long Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 3.9 mi |
| Black Pond | Brownfield | 3.9 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Fryeburg | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle
The Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 33 catalogued natural features alongside Cat Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tom | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Fight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Stanley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Lovewell Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Jockey Cap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Walker Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Old Course Saco River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 45-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Cat Pond — 26.5 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.033°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cat Pond track the nearby Mount Tom summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cat Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tom | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Fight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Stanley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cat Pond located?
Cat Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 26.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cat Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cat Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cat Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563686 on the Fryeburg quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cat 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: Q33237307.