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Crystal Pond — Lakes 27.1 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Buckfield Quadrangle · GNIS 564636
27.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle, Crystal Pond is a lake recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Crystal Pond in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 564636). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Crystal Pond sits at 44.28254° N, 70.26822° W (DMS 44°16′57″ N, 70°16′06″ W).
Other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 44 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Crystal Pond itself. The ones closest to Crystal Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pickerel Pond | Buckfield | 0.7 mi |
| Jersey Bog | Buckfield | 1.4 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lake Auburn West | 2.8 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lake Auburn West | 3.6 mi |
| Black Pond | Lake Auburn West | 3.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lake Auburn West | 3.9 mi |
| Sandy Bottom Pond | Lake Auburn West | 4.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lake Auburn West | 4.6 mi |
| Little Wilson Pond | Lake Auburn West | 5.5 mi |
| Lard Pond | Lake Auburn East | 6.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Buckfield Quadrangle
The Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Crystal Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| General Turner Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Lively Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Ricker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Jersey Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Blanchard Stream | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Teague Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Nezinscot River Reservoir (historical) | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Drew Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 27.1 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Crystal Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 46 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 (44.283°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Crystal Pond track the nearby Pickerel Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Crystal Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| General Turner Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Lively Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Ricker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Jersey Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Crystal Pond located?
Crystal Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 27.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Crystal Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 27.1 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Crystal Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Crystal Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564636 on the Buckfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Crystal Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 43 other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33242927.