Champion Pond — Lakes 48.2 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS West Newfield Quadrangle · GNIS 563810
Within York County, Maine, on the USGS West Newfield quadrangle, the lake known as Champion Pond sits 48.2 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within York County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Champion Pond as a lake on the West Newfield topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/031), under Feature ID 563810. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Champion Pond sits at 43.71477° N, 70.93620° W (DMS 43°42′53″ N, 70°56′10″ W).
Other lakes in York County, Maine
York County, ME contains 11 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Champion Pond itself. The ones closest to Champion Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Pond | Kezar Falls | 4 mi |
| West Pond | Cornish | 4.1 mi |
| Long Pond | Cornish | 4.9 mi |
| Noahs Pond | Limerick | 5 mi |
| Spruce Pond | Cornish | 5.8 mi |
| Haley Pond | Limerick | 7.1 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Limerick | 8 mi |
| Foss Ponds | Limington | 11.4 mi |
| Dollar Pond | Steep Falls | 13.6 mi |
| Wards Pond | Steep Falls | 13.7 mi |
Features on the USGS West Newfield Quadrangle
The West Newfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 5 catalogued natural features alongside Champion Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Dearborn Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Colcord Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 48.2 miles (south) and you reach Champion Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 83 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.715°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Champion Pond track the nearby Emerson Brook stream (3.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Champion Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Randall Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Dearborn Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Colcord Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Champion Pond located?
Champion Pond is in York County, Maine, approximately 48.2 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Newfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Champion Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.2 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Champion Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Champion Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563810 on the West Newfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Champion Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in York County, Maine?
GNIS lists 10 other lakes in York County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33237863.