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Duck Pond — Lakes 15.8 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581002
Catalogued on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Duck Pond — a lake — lies 15.8 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581002, Duck 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
Duck Pond sits at 44.17692° N, 70.77120° W (DMS 44°10′37″ N, 70°46′16″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Duck Pond itself. The ones closest to Duck Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Black Pond | North Waterford | 2.6 mi |
| Dan Charles Pond | North Waterford | 2.7 mi |
| Five Kezar Ponds | North Waterford | 2.9 mi |
| Little Loose Pond | Waterford Flat | 3.1 mi |
| Keoka Lake | Waterford Flat | 3.2 mi |
| Keyes Pond | North Waterford | 3.4 mi |
| Stearns Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 3.8 mi |
| Weymouth Pond | North Waterford | 3.9 mi |
| Cabbage Yard Pond | Waterford Flat | 3.9 mi |
| Whitney Pond | North Waterford | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Duck Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stearns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Burnell Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Winns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Patterson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Evans Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Stone Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Kezar Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Green Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 27-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Duck Pond — 15.8 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 (44.177°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Duck Pond track the nearby Stearns Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Duck Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stearns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Burnell Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Winns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Patterson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Duck Pond located?
Duck Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.8 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Duck Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 27 minutes, 15.8 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Duck Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Duck Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581002 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Duck 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: Q33248002.