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Ellis Pond — Lakes 18.5 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 565858
Catalogued on the USGS Ellis Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Ellis Pond — a lake — lies 18.5 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “island in Ellis Pond, Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565858, Ellis Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Ellis Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ellis Pond sits at 44.66006° N, 70.67612° W (DMS 44°39′36″ N, 70°40′34″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ellis Pond itself. The ones closest to Ellis Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bunker Pond | Roxbury | 3 mi |
| Little Ellis Pond | Ellis Pond | 3.1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | East Andover | 4.8 mi |
| Swains Pond | Rumford | 5 mi |
| Birch Pond | Roxbury | 6 mi |
| Muskrat Pond | Roxbury | 6.4 mi |
| Davis Pond | East Andover | 9.2 mi |
| Surplus Pond | Andover | 9.3 mi |
| Joes Pond | Rumford | 9.9 mi |
| C Pond | B Pond | 10.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle
The Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Ellis Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Ellis Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| York Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Flathead Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Mine Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Record Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Historical record
Ellis Pond, also known as Silver Lake and Roxbury Pond, is a 919 acres (372 ha) glacial lake in Roxbury, Maine and partially in Byron, Maine, United States. It contains two islands, the bigger being named French Island, and the smaller unnamed. It also contains three small islets, the biggest of which is informally referred to as Loony Island, due to loons nesting there. It is fed by the Garland Brook and various smaller, unnamed streams, brooks, and rivers, and is drained by Ellis River. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 32-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Ellis Pond — 18.5 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.660°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Ellis Pond track the nearby French Island (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ellis Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Ellis Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ellis Pond located?
Ellis Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.5 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ellis Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 32 minutes, 18.5 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ellis Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ellis Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565858 on the Ellis Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ellis 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: Q28873492.