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Frog Pond — Lakes 28.6 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle · GNIS 566605
Catalogued on the USGS Lake Auburn West quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Frog Pond — a lake — lies 28.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566605, Frog Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Lake Auburn West quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Frog Pond sits at 44.23090° N, 70.26339° W (DMS 44°13′51″ N, 70°15′48″ W).
Other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 44 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Frog Pond itself. The ones closest to Frog Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Black Pond | Lake Auburn West | 0.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lake Auburn West | 0.3 mi |
| Sandy Bottom Pond | Lake Auburn West | 0.6 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lake Auburn West | 0.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lake Auburn West | 1.9 mi |
| Little Wilson Pond | Lake Auburn West | 2.2 mi |
| Lard Pond | Lake Auburn East | 2.8 mi |
| Round Pond | Lake Auburn East | 2.8 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Buckfield | 2.9 mi |
| Crystal Pond | Buckfield | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Frog Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Sandy Bottom Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Snell Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Gauthier Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Little Wilson Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Dillingham Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 49-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Frog Pond — 28.6 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.231°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Frog Pond track the nearby Black Pond lake (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Frog Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Sandy Bottom Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Snell Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Frog Pond located?
Frog Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 28.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Frog Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.6 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Frog Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Frog Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566605 on the Lake Auburn West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Frog Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 43 other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine.