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Goodwin Pond — Lakes 37.2 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle · GNIS 566902
Catalogued on the USGS Oquossoc quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Goodwin Pond — a lake — lies 37.2 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566902, Goodwin Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Oquossoc quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Goodwin Pond sits at 44.94149° N, 70.84818° W (DMS 44°56′29″ N, 70°50′53″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Goodwin Pond itself. The ones closest to Goodwin Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Mud Pond | Oquossoc | 1.9 mi |
| East Richardson Ponds | Richardson Pond | 2.2 mi |
| Pepperpot Pond | Richardson Pond | 3.5 mi |
| Cupsuptic Lake | Oquossoc | 3.6 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 5.5 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 5.9 mi |
| Sunday Pond (historical) | Richardson Pond | 7.3 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Middle Dam | 7.4 mi |
| Aziscohos Pond | Richardson Pond | 7.7 mi |
| Fox Pond | Middle Dam | 8.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle
The Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Goodwin Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Shelter Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Johnson Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Farrington Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lunch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Griffin Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Turner Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bowley Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Stony Batter Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Goodwin Pond — 37.2 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 44.941°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Goodwin Pond track the nearby Wildwood Cove bay (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Goodwin Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Shelter Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Johnson Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Farrington Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lunch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Goodwin Pond located?
Goodwin Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 37.2 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle.
How far is Goodwin Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.2 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Goodwin Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Goodwin Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566902 on the Oquossoc quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Goodwin 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.