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Dyer Pond — Lakes 35.6 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Brownfield Quadrangle · GNIS 565477
Catalogued on the USGS Brownfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Dyer Pond — a lake — lies 35.6 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565477, Dyer Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Brownfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dyer Pond sits at 43.89546° N, 70.89638° W (DMS 43°53′44″ N, 70°53′47″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dyer Pond itself. The ones closest to Dyer Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clemons Pond | Brownfield | 1.6 mi |
| Tenmile Pond | Hiram | 2.1 mi |
| Little Clemons Pond | Kezar Falls | 2.2 mi |
| Jaybird Pond | Kezar Falls | 2.8 mi |
| Burbank Pond | Hiram | 3.4 mi |
| Trafton Pond | Kezar Falls | 3.4 mi |
| Boston Pond | Hiram | 3.8 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Hiram | 4 mi |
| Chapman Pond | Kezar Falls | 4 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Hiram | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Brownfield Quadrangle
The Brownfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Dyer Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Mountains | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Clemons Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| West Branch Tenmile River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Billy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Linscott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 61-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Dyer Pond — 35.6 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 (43.895°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dyer Pond track the nearby Stone Mountain summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dyer Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Mountains | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Clemons Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Kezar Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dyer Pond located?
Dyer Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 35.6 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Brownfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dyer Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.6 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dyer Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dyer Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565477 on the Brownfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dyer 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.