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Clemons Pond — Lakes 36.8 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Brownfield Quadrangle · GNIS 564089
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Brownfield quadrangle, the lake known as Clemons Pond sits 36.8 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Clemons Pond as a lake on the Brownfield topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 564089. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Clemons Pond sits at 43.87611° N, 70.88063° W (DMS 43°52′34″ N, 70°52′50″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Clemons Pond itself. The ones closest to Clemons Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Clemons Pond | Kezar Falls | 0.8 mi |
| Dyer Pond | Brownfield | 1.6 mi |
| Jaybird Pond | Kezar Falls | 1.6 mi |
| Trafton Pond | Kezar Falls | 2.2 mi |
| Tenmile Pond | Hiram | 2.8 mi |
| Chapman Pond | Kezar Falls | 2.9 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Hiram | 3.4 mi |
| Burbank Pond | Hiram | 3.4 mi |
| Spectacle Ponds | Kezar Falls | 4 mi |
| Boston Pond | Hiram | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Brownfield Quadrangle
The Brownfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Clemons Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyer Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| West Branch Tenmile River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Stone Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Mountains | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Billy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 5.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 36.8 miles (south) and you reach Clemons Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 63 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.876°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Clemons Pond track the nearby Little Clemons Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Clemons Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Clemons Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Dyer Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Jaybird Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Robbins Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bill Merrill Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Clemons Pond located?
Clemons Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 36.8 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Brownfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Clemons Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.8 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Clemons Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Clemons Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564089 on the Brownfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Clemons 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.