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Davis Pond — Lakes 9.9 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Andover Quadrangle · GNIS 564819
9.9 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS East Andover topographic quadrangle, Davis Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS East Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Davis Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 564819). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Davis Pond sits at 44.52644° N, 70.68136° W (DMS 44°31′35″ N, 70°40′53″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Davis Pond itself. The ones closest to Davis Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Howard Pond | East Andover | 2.5 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | East Andover | 4.5 mi |
| Jims Pond | Puzzle Mountain | 4.5 mi |
| Joes Pond | Rumford | 4.9 mi |
| Swains Pond | Rumford | 5.7 mi |
| North Pond | Bryant Pond | 8.4 mi |
| Concord Pond | Mount Zircon | 8.6 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Ellis Pond | 9.2 mi |
| South Pond | Bryant Pond | 9.5 mi |
| Little Concord Pond | Mount Zircon | 9.5 mi |
Features on the USGS East Andover Quadrangle
The East Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Davis Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Dimmock | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Coon Hollow | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Howard Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Coburn Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Howe Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Red Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Whitecap Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Farmers Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 9.9 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Davis Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 17 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 (44.526°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 9.9-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 Davis Pond track the nearby Meadow Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Davis Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Dimmock | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Pond Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Coon Hollow | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Howard Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Davis Pond located?
Davis Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 9.9 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Andover topographic quadrangle.
How far is Davis Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 17 minutes, 9.9 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Davis Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Davis Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564819 on the East Andover quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Davis 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.
Wikidata: Q33244588.