Fox Pond — Lakes 45.5 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Lincoln Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 566083
Catalogued on the USGS Lincoln Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Fox Pond — a lake — lies 45.5 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566083, Fox Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Lincoln Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Fox Pond sits at 45.06018° N, 70.87810° W (DMS 45°03′37″ N, 70°52′41″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Fox Pond itself. The ones closest to Fox Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Pond | Lincoln Pond | 3.4 mi |
| Johns Pond | Kennebago | 4.3 mi |
| Cupsuptic Lake | Oquossoc | 5.3 mi |
| Little Mud Pond | Oquossoc | 7.7 mi |
| Goodwin Pond | Oquossoc | 8.3 mi |
| East Richardson Ponds | Richardson Pond | 9.4 mi |
| Sunday Pond (historical) | Richardson Pond | 9.9 mi |
| Pepperpot Pond | Richardson Pond | 10 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 11.6 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 11.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Lincoln Pond Quadrangle
The Lincoln Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 13 catalogued natural features alongside Fox Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Big Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Lost Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Little East Branch Cupsuptic River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Lincoln Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Green Top | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Big Buck Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Hurricane Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 5.2 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 5.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 78-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Fox Pond — 45.5 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 45.060°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 45.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Fox Pond track the nearby South Brook stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Fox Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Portage Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number One | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Big Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fox Pond located?
Fox Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 45.5 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lincoln Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Fox Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.5 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Fox Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Fox Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566083 on the Lincoln Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Fox 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.