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Halfmoon Pond — Lakes 13.4 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle · GNIS 567463
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Zircon quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Halfmoon Pond — a lake — lies 13.4 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567463, Halfmoon Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Mount Zircon quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Halfmoon Pond sits at 44.41583° N, 70.51798° W (DMS 44°24′57″ N, 70°31′05″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Halfmoon Pond itself. The ones closest to Halfmoon Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Washburn Pond | Mount Zircon | 0.3 mi |
| Shagg Pond | Mount Zircon | 0.8 mi |
| Abbotts Pond | Mount Zircon | 0.9 mi |
| Little Concord Pond | Mount Zircon | 1.6 mi |
| Concord Pond | Mount Zircon | 2.5 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | West Sumner | 3.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Worthley Pond | 4.7 mi |
| Moose Pond | West Paris | 5.3 mi |
| Little Labrador Pond | Worthley Pond | 5.5 mi |
| Cushman Pond | West Sumner | 7 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle
The Mount Zircon 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Halfmoon Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Shagg Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Abbotts Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Little Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Speckled Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mollyockett Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Davis Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 23-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Halfmoon Pond — 13.4 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.416°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Halfmoon Pond track the nearby Washburn Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Halfmoon Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Shagg Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Abbotts Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Little Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Halfmoon Pond located?
Halfmoon Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.4 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Zircon topographic quadrangle.
How far is Halfmoon Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.4 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Halfmoon Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Halfmoon Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567463 on the Mount Zircon quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Halfmoon 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.