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Five Kezar Ponds — Lakes 13.7 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581024
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle, the lake known as Five Kezar Ponds sits 13.7 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Five Kezar Ponds as a lake on the North Waterford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581024. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Five Kezar Ponds sits at 44.20743° N, 70.81096° W (DMS 44°12′27″ N, 70°48′39″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Five Kezar Ponds itself. The ones closest to Five Kezar Ponds:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weymouth Pond | North Waterford | 1.6 mi |
| Trout Pond | North Waterford | 1.8 mi |
| Whitney Pond | North Waterford | 1.9 mi |
| Dan Charles Pond | North Waterford | 1.9 mi |
| Proctor Pond | North Waterford | 2.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | North Waterford | 2.8 mi |
| Duck Pond | North Waterford | 2.9 mi |
| Bradley Pond | North Waterford | 3.2 mi |
| Little Papoose Pond | East Stoneham | 3.8 mi |
| Black Pond | North Waterford | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Five Kezar Ponds. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Kezar Falls Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Kezar Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Stone Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Kezar Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Skillings Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cushman Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Weymouth Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 13.7 miles (south) and you reach Five Kezar Ponds; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 23 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.207°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Five Kezar Ponds track the nearby Green Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Five Kezar Ponds
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Kezar Falls Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Kezar Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Stone Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Kezar Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Five Kezar Ponds located?
Five Kezar Ponds is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.7 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Five Kezar Ponds from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.7 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Five Kezar Ponds?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Five Kezar Ponds as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581024 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Five Kezar Ponds?
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: Q33252718.