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Granger Pond — Lakes 31.0 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Hiram Quadrangle · GNIS 567042
31.0 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle, Granger Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Granger Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 567042). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Granger Pond sits at 43.95644° N, 70.78713° W (DMS 43°57′23″ N, 70°47′14″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Granger Pond itself. The ones closest to Granger Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walden Pond | Hiram | 1.1 mi |
| Little Pond | Hiram | 1.4 mi |
| Lily Pond | Hiram | 1.9 mi |
| Perley Pond | North Sebago | 2.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Hiram | 2.3 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Hiram | 2.9 mi |
| Middle Pond | Hiram | 3.1 mi |
| Boston Pond | Hiram | 3.2 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Hiram | 3.3 mi |
| Burbank Pond | Hiram | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Hiram Quadrangle
The Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Granger Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walden Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Pickett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Boston Hills | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Fessenden Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 31.0 miles south (bearing S) of Granger Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 53 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 (43.956°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Granger Pond track the nearby Walden Pond lake (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Granger Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walden Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Pickett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Granger Pond located?
Granger Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 31.0 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle.
How far is Granger Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 31.0 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Granger Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Granger Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567042 on the Hiram quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Granger 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: Q33256881.