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Frog Pond — Lakes 27.0 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 566604
27.0 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle, Frog Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Frog Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 566604). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Frog Pond sits at 44.08530° N, 70.47396° W (DMS 44°05′07″ N, 70°28′26″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Frog Pond itself. The ones closest to Frog Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Mechanic Falls | 1.2 mi |
| Green Pond | Mechanic Falls | 1.4 mi |
| Hogan Pond | Mechanic Falls | 2.1 mi |
| Whitney Pond | Mechanic Falls | 2.3 mi |
| Dyer Ice Pond | Casco | 3.7 mi |
| Pleasant Lake | Casco | 4.2 mi |
| Moose Pond | Norway | 5.4 mi |
| Barnett Pond | Oxford | 6.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Oxford | 7.3 mi |
| Little Pond | Norway | 7.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Frog Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Tiger Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Lunt Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hayes Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Haynes Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Thompson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Black Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Green Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Megquier Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 27.0 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Frog Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 46 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 (44.085°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Frog Pond track the nearby Dean Hill summit (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Frog Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Tiger Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Lunt Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hayes Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Haynes Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Frog Pond located?
Frog Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 27.0 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Frog Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 27.0 miles southeast (bearing SE) 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 566604 on the Mechanic Falls 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 Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 156 other lakes in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33253983.