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Clays Pond — Lakes 30.3 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Brownfield Quadrangle · GNIS 564066
30.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Brownfield topographic quadrangle, Clays Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Brownfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Clays Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 564066). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Clays Pond sits at 43.98244° N, 70.95403° W (DMS 43°58′57″ N, 70°57′14″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Clays Pond itself. The ones closest to Clays Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Black Pond | Brownfield | 0.5 mi |
| Peat Pond | Brownfield | 0.7 mi |
| Round Pond | Brownfield | 1 mi |
| Haley Pond | Brownfield | 1.4 mi |
| Lovewell Pond | Fryeburg | 1.9 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Fryeburg | 3.7 mi |
| Cat Pond | Fryeburg | 3.8 mi |
| Bog Pond | Fryeburg | 4.9 mi |
| Long Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 5 mi |
| Dead Lake | Fryeburg | 6.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Brownfield Quadrangle
The Brownfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Clays Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Peat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bald Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Haley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Paine Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Haley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Long Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Little Saco River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Clays Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 52 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.982°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Clays Pond track the nearby Black Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Clays Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Peat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bald Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Haley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Clays Pond located?
Clays Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 30.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Brownfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Clays Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Clays Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Clays Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564066 on the Brownfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Clays 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: Q33239145.