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Forest Pond — Lakes 25.5 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Canton Quadrangle · GNIS 566393
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Canton quadrangle, the lake known as Forest Pond sits 25.5 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Forest Pond as a lake on the Canton topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 566393. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Forest Pond sits at 44.45782° N, 70.27685° W (DMS 44°27′28″ N, 70°16′37″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Forest Pond itself. The ones closest to Forest Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bunganock Pond | Canton | 5.8 mi |
| Little Bear Pond | Buckfield | 7.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Worthley Pond | 7.8 mi |
| Little Labrador Pond | Worthley Pond | 8.5 mi |
| Northeast Pond | Buckfield | 8.9 mi |
| Swan Pond | Buckfield | 10 mi |
| Cushman Pond | West Sumner | 10.1 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | West Sumner | 11.4 mi |
| Abbotts Pond | Mount Zircon | 11.9 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Mount Zircon | 12.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Canton Quadrangle
The Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Forest Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Fuller Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Academy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Stevens Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Childs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| McCollister Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Staples Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Dunn Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 25.5 miles (east) and you reach Forest Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 44 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.458°), 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 Forest Pond track the nearby Jewett Hill summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Forest Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Fuller Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Academy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Stevens Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Forest Pond located?
Forest Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.5 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Forest Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.5 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Forest Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Forest Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566393 on the Canton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Forest 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.