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Chapman Pond — Lakes 39.6 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 563851
Catalogued on the USGS Kezar Falls quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Chapman Pond — a lake — lies 39.6 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Oxford County, Maine, USA”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563851, Chapman 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
Chapman Pond sits at 43.83802° N, 70.90631° W (DMS 43°50′17″ N, 70°54′23″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Chapman Pond itself. The ones closest to Chapman Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trafton Pond | Kezar Falls | 0.9 mi |
| Spectacle Ponds | Kezar Falls | 1.2 mi |
| Jaybird Pond | Kezar Falls | 1.4 mi |
| Little Clemons Pond | Kezar Falls | 2.2 mi |
| Clemons Pond | Brownfield | 2.9 mi |
| Hubbard Pond | Kezar Falls | 3.6 mi |
| Dyer Pond | Brownfield | 4 mi |
| Plain Pond | Kezar Falls | 4.1 mi |
| Mine Pond | Kezar Falls | 4.1 mi |
| Chalk Pond | Kezar Falls | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle
The Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Chapman Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Fork Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Stanley Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Trafton Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Spectacle Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Jaybird Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Stacy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Moulton Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 68-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Chapman Pond — 39.6 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.838°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Chapman Pond track the nearby Black Lake reservoir (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Chapman Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Fork Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Stanley Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Trafton Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Spectacle Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chapman Pond located?
Chapman Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 39.6 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Chapman Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.6 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Chapman Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Chapman Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563851 on the Kezar Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Chapman 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: Q33238006.