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Crocker Pond — Lakes 6.9 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 580995
6.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle, Crocker Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Crocker Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 580995). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Crocker Pond sits at 44.30836° N, 70.82423° W (DMS 44°18′30″ N, 70°49′27″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Crocker Pond itself. The ones closest to Crocker Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broken Bridge Pond | East Stoneham | 0.4 mi |
| Sunken Pond | East Stoneham | 0.7 mi |
| Round Pond | East Stoneham | 0.7 mi |
| Mosquito Pond | East Stoneham | 1.4 mi |
| Kneeland Pond | East Stoneham | 2.6 mi |
| Little Papoose Pond | East Stoneham | 3.5 mi |
| Songo Pond | East Stoneham | 3.9 mi |
| Proctor Pond | North Waterford | 4.7 mi |
| Chalk Pond | East Stoneham | 4.7 mi |
| Trout Pond | East Stoneham | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Crocker Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Bridge Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Waterfowl Marsh | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sunken Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Albany Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| New England Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Patte Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Albany Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1936 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 6.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Crocker Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 12 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 (44.308°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 6.9-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Crocker Pond track the nearby Broken Bridge Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Crocker Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Bridge Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Waterfowl Marsh | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sunken Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Albany Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Crocker Pond located?
Crocker Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 6.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Crocker Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 12 minutes, 6.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Crocker Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Crocker Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580995 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Crocker 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.