Foss Ponds — Lakes 49.6 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Limington Quadrangle · GNIS 566445
49.6 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Limington topographic quadrangle, Foss Ponds is a lake recorded in York County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Limington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Foss Ponds in York County, Maine (FIPS 23/031), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 566445). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Foss Ponds sits at 43.68969° N, 70.71030° W (DMS 43°41′23″ N, 70°42′37″ W).
Other lakes in York County, Maine
York County, ME contains 11 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Foss Ponds itself. The ones closest to Foss Ponds:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pickerel Pond | Limerick | 3.4 mi |
| Wards Pond | Steep Falls | 4.9 mi |
| Haley Pond | Limerick | 5.7 mi |
| Dollar Pond | Steep Falls | 6.5 mi |
| Noahs Pond | Limerick | 7.8 mi |
| Long Pond | Cornish | 8.8 mi |
| West Pond | Cornish | 9.2 mi |
| Spruce Pond | Cornish | 9.6 mi |
| Champion Pond | West Newfield | 11.4 mi |
| Allen Pond | Kezar Falls | 12.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Limington Quadrangle
The Limington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 7 catalogued natural features alongside Foss Ponds. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maloy Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Swetts Meadow | Swamps | York County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Hamlin Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Little Ossipee River | Streams | York County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Horse Pond Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.6 miles south (bearing S) of Foss Ponds. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 85 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.690°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Foss Ponds track the nearby Maloy Mountain summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Foss Ponds
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maloy Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Swetts Meadow | Swamps | York County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Foss Ponds located?
Foss Ponds is in York County, Maine, approximately 49.6 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Limington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Foss Ponds from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.6 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Foss Ponds?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Foss Ponds as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566445 on the Limington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Foss Ponds?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in York County, Maine?
GNIS lists 10 other lakes in York County, Maine.