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Dyer Ice Pond — Lakes 25.5 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 565467
25.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle, Dyer Ice Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Dyer Ice Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 565467). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/17/2012.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dyer Ice Pond sits at 44.07895° N, 70.54720° W (DMS 44°04′44″ N, 70°32′50″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dyer Ice Pond itself. The ones closest to Dyer Ice Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Lake | Casco | 3.1 mi |
| Moose Pond | Norway | 3.5 mi |
| Frog Pond | Mechanic Falls | 3.7 mi |
| Whitney Pond | Mechanic Falls | 4.5 mi |
| Hogan Pond | Mechanic Falls | 4.6 mi |
| Green Pond | Mechanic Falls | 4.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Mechanic Falls | 4.7 mi |
| Little Pond | Norway | 5.5 mi |
| Barnett Pond | Oxford | 8.1 mi |
| Bog Pond | Waterford Flat | 8.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside Dyer Ice Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutting Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Coon Road Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| College Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Middle Brook Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Greely Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Knights Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Dolly Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Scribner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Jackson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 25.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Dyer Ice Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 44 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 (44.079°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dyer Ice Pond track the nearby Nutting Ledge bench terrace (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dyer Ice Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutting Ledge | Benches | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Coon Road Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| College Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Middle Brook Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Greely Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dyer Ice Pond located?
Dyer Ice Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.5 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dyer Ice Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.5 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dyer Ice Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dyer Ice Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565467 on the Casco quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dyer Ice 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.