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Green Pond — Lakes 26.6 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 567256
Catalogued on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Green Pond — a lake — lies 26.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567256, Green Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Green Pond sits at 44.10153° N, 70.45827° W (DMS 44°06′06″ N, 70°27′30″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Green Pond itself. The ones closest to Green Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Mechanic Falls | 0.5 mi |
| Hogan Pond | Mechanic Falls | 1.1 mi |
| Frog Pond | Mechanic Falls | 1.4 mi |
| Whitney Pond | Mechanic Falls | 1.4 mi |
| Dyer Ice Pond | Casco | 4.7 mi |
| Barnett Pond | Oxford | 4.9 mi |
| Pleasant Lake | Casco | 5.6 mi |
| Moose Pond | Norway | 5.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Oxford | 6.2 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 Green Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Tiger Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Hogan Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Pigeon Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Whitney Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Haynes Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hayes Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Dean Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| The Bar | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 46-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Green Pond — 26.6 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.102°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Green Pond track the nearby Mud Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Green Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Tiger Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Hogan Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Pigeon Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Green Pond located?
Green Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 26.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Green Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.6 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Green Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Green Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567256 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Green 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: Q33257851.