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Farrington Pond — Lakes 17.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581021
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle, the lake known as Farrington Pond sits 17.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Farrington Pond as a lake on the Center Lovell topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581021. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Farrington Pond sits at 44.17770° N, 70.92678° W (DMS 44°10′40″ N, 70°55′36″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Farrington Pond itself. The ones closest to Farrington Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Noah Eastman Pond | Center Lovell | 1.9 mi |
| Moose Pond | Center Lovell | 2.5 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Center Lovell | 3.5 mi |
| Charles Pond | Center Lovell | 3.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Center Lovell | 4 mi |
| Lily Pond | North Waterford | 4.1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Fryeburg | 4.6 mi |
| Dan Charles Pond | North Waterford | 5 mi |
| Bradley Pond | North Waterford | 5.1 mi |
| Little Pond | Speckled Mountain | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Farrington Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sucker Brook Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Northwest Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Ladies Delight Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Timber Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| The Narrows | Other Natural Features | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Creeper Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Lower Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Middle Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 17.1 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Farrington Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 29 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.178°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Farrington Pond track the nearby Sucker Brook Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Farrington Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sucker Brook Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Northwest Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Ladies Delight Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Farrington Pond located?
Farrington Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Farrington Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 29 minutes, 17.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Farrington Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Farrington Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581021 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Farrington 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: Q33251456.