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Dan Charles Pond — Lakes 15.5 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 580999
Catalogued on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Dan Charles Pond — a lake — lies 15.5 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580999, Dan Charles Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dan Charles Pond sits at 44.18139° N, 70.82578° W (DMS 44°10′53″ N, 70°49′33″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dan Charles Pond itself. The ones closest to Dan Charles Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Five Kezar Ponds | North Waterford | 1.9 mi |
| Keyes Pond | North Waterford | 2.6 mi |
| Duck Pond | North Waterford | 2.7 mi |
| Black Pond | North Waterford | 2.8 mi |
| Trout Pond | North Waterford | 3.4 mi |
| Weymouth Pond | North Waterford | 3.5 mi |
| Whitney Pond | North Waterford | 3.9 mi |
| Lily Pond | North Waterford | 3.9 mi |
| Webber Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 4 mi |
| Bradley Pond | North Waterford | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Dan Charles Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Patterson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Kezar Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sabattus Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Kezar Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Stone Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Kezar Falls Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Evans Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Edgecomb Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 27-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Dan Charles Pond — 15.5 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.181°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Dan Charles Pond track the nearby Patterson Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dan Charles Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Patterson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Kezar Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sabattus Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dan Charles Pond located?
Dan Charles Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.5 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dan Charles Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 27 minutes, 15.5 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dan Charles Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dan Charles Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580999 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dan Charles 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.