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Chalk Pond — Lakes 10.2 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 580976
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle, the lake known as Chalk Pond sits 10.2 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Chalk Pond as a lake on the East Stoneham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 580976. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Chalk Pond sits at 44.25938° N, 70.75733° W (DMS 44°15′34″ N, 70°45′26″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | North Waterford | 1.7 mi |
| Little Papoose Pond | East Stoneham | 2 mi |
| Kneeland Pond | East Stoneham | 2.2 mi |
| Proctor Pond | North Waterford | 2.2 mi |
| Whitney Pond | North Waterford | 2.6 mi |
| Hutchinson Pond | Greenwood | 2.6 mi |
| Speck Ponds | Greenwood | 2.8 mi |
| Papoose Pond | Waterford Flat | 2.9 mi |
| Weymouth Pond | North Waterford | 3 mi |
| Mosquito Pond | East Stoneham | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Chalk Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sawin Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Flints Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Flints Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Little Papoose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Kneeland Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Square Dock Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 10.2 miles (south) and you reach Chalk Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 17 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.259°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 10.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Chalk Pond track the nearby French Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Chalk Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sawin Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Fisk Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Flints Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Flints Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chalk Pond located?
Chalk Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 10.2 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Chalk Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 17 minutes, 10.2 miles south (bearing S) 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 580976 on the East Stoneham 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.