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Cranberry Pond — Lakes 32.3 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle · GNIS 564475
Catalogued on the USGS Middle Dam quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Cranberry Pond — a lake — lies 32.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564475, Cranberry Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Middle Dam quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cranberry Pond sits at 44.85919° N, 70.94605° W (DMS 44°51′33″ N, 70°56′46″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cranberry Pond itself. The ones closest to Cranberry Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Pond | Middle Dam | 0.7 mi |
| Long Pond | Middle Dam | 1.5 mi |
| Skunk Pond | Middle Dam | 1.8 mi |
| Bigelow Pond | Middle Dam | 2.2 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 2.6 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 3 mi |
| Aziscohos Pond | Richardson Pond | 3.4 mi |
| Sturtevant Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 3.8 mi |
| Sunday Pond | Middle Dam | 4.2 mi |
| Pepperpot Pond | Richardson Pond | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle
The Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Cranberry Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Ash Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Skunk Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bigelow Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Johnson Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Cranberry Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Halfmoon Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Moose Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 55-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Cranberry Pond — 32.3 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.859°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cranberry Pond track the nearby Fox Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cranberry Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Ash Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cranberry Pond located?
Cranberry Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 32.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cranberry Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 32.3 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cranberry Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cranberry Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564475 on the Middle Dam quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cranberry 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.