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Furlong Pond — Lakes 10.1 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Greenwood Quadrangle · GNIS 566655
10.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle, Furlong Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Furlong Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 566655). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Furlong Pond sits at 44.28065° N, 70.68284° W (DMS 44°16′50″ N, 70°40′58″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Furlong Pond itself. The ones closest to Furlong Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Pond | Greenwood | 1.3 mi |
| Speck Ponds | Greenwood | 1.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Greenwood | 1.9 mi |
| Oversett Pond | Greenwood | 3.2 mi |
| Papoose Pond | Waterford Flat | 3.6 mi |
| Chalk Pond | East Stoneham | 4 mi |
| Indian Pond | Greenwood | 5.4 mi |
| Kneeland Pond | East Stoneham | 5.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | North Waterford | 5.5 mi |
| Round Pond | Norway | 5.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Greenwood Quadrangle
The Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Furlong Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patch Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hutchinson Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Speck Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Carter Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Noyes Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Sanborn River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Hicks Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Lovejoy Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 10.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Furlong Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 17 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 (44.281°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 10.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Furlong Pond track the nearby Patch Mountain summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Furlong Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patch Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hutchinson Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Speck Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Furlong Pond located?
Furlong Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 10.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle.
How far is Furlong Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 17 minutes, 10.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Furlong Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Furlong Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566655 on the Greenwood quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Furlong 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: Q33254142.