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Fox Pond — Lakes 32.1 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle · GNIS 566520
32.1 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle, Fox Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Fox Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 566520). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Fox Pond sits at 44.85281° N, 70.95806° W (DMS 44°51′10″ N, 70°57′29″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Pond | Middle Dam | 0.7 mi |
| Long Pond | Middle Dam | 1 mi |
| Skunk Pond | Middle Dam | 1.3 mi |
| Bigelow Pond | Middle Dam | 1.7 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 3.1 mi |
| Sturtevant Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 3.2 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 3.4 mi |
| Aziscohos Pond | Richardson Pond | 3.4 mi |
| Sunday Pond | Middle Dam | 3.7 mi |
| Upper Richardson Lake | Metallak Mountain | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle
The Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Fox Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Ash Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Skunk Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bigelow Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Johnson Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Moose Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Cranberry Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Sunday Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 32.1 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Fox Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 55 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. Being this far north (lat 44.853°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Fox Pond track the nearby Birch Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Fox Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Ash Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Skunk Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fox Pond located?
Fox Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 32.1 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle.
How far is Fox Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 32.1 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) 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 566520 on the Middle Dam 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.