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Chalk Pond — Lakes 39.2 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 563797
Catalogued on the USGS Kezar Falls quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Chalk Pond — a lake — lies 39.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563797, Chalk Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Kezar Falls quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Chalk Pond sits at 43.85586° N, 70.98788° W (DMS 43°51′21″ N, 70°59′16″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Chalk Pond itself. The ones closest to Chalk Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hubbard Pond | Kezar Falls | 2.8 mi |
| Mine Pond | Kezar Falls | 3.3 mi |
| Plain Pond | Kezar Falls | 3.9 mi |
| Chapman Pond | Kezar Falls | 4.2 mi |
| Jaybird Pond | Kezar Falls | 4.8 mi |
| Spectacle Ponds | Kezar Falls | 4.8 mi |
| Trafton Pond | Kezar Falls | 4.9 mi |
| Little Clemons Pond | Kezar Falls | 5.2 mi |
| Dyer Pond | Brownfield | 5.3 mi |
| Clemons Pond | Brownfield | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle
The Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Chalk Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bickford Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Colcord Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| John J Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Moulton Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Devils Den | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Stacy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Hubbard Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Mine Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 67-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Chalk Pond — 39.2 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 (43.856°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Chalk Pond track the nearby Thurston Brook stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Chalk Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cragged Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Durgin Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bickford Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Colcord Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chalk Pond located?
Chalk Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 39.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Chalk Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 39.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Chalk Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Chalk Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563797 on the Kezar Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Chalk 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.