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Hawkes Pond — Lakes 26.7 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Oxford Quadrangle · GNIS 1908849
26.7 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Oxford topographic quadrangle, Hawkes Pond is a lake recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Oxford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hawkes Pond in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1908849). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hawkes Pond sits at 44.14556° N, 70.38963° W (DMS 44°08′44″ N, 70°23′23″ W).
Other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 44 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hawkes Pond itself. The ones closest to Hawkes Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Mechanic Falls | 5.4 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Minot | 6.1 mi |
| Little Wilson Pond | Lake Auburn West | 6.5 mi |
| Tripp Pond | Mechanic Falls | 6.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lake Auburn West | 6.9 mi |
| Round Pond | Lake Auburn East | 8 mi |
| Middle Range Pond | Mechanic Falls | 8.1 mi |
| Lard Pond | Lake Auburn East | 8.3 mi |
| Sandy Bottom Pond | Lake Auburn West | 8.3 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lake Auburn West | 8.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Oxford Quadrangle
The Oxford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Hawkes Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Hawkes Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Gardner Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Middle Branch Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Jam Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Marshall Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Dunham Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Minister Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 26.7 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Hawkes Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 46 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 (44.146°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hawkes Pond track the nearby West Branch Bog Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hawkes Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Hawkes Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Gardner Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Middle Branch Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pottle Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hawkes Pond located?
Hawkes Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 26.7 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oxford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hawkes Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.7 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hawkes Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hawkes Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908849 on the Oxford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hawkes Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 43 other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33259914.