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Hogan Pond — Lakes 25.5 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 568171
Catalogued on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Hogan Pond — a lake — lies 25.5 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568171, Hogan 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
Hogan Pond sits at 44.11582° N, 70.46917° W (DMS 44°06′57″ N, 70°28′09″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hogan Pond itself. The ones closest to Hogan Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitney Pond | Mechanic Falls | 0.4 mi |
| Green Pond | Mechanic Falls | 1.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Mechanic Falls | 1.6 mi |
| Frog Pond | Mechanic Falls | 2.1 mi |
| Barnett Pond | Oxford | 4.1 mi |
| Dyer Ice Pond | Casco | 4.6 mi |
| Moose Pond | Norway | 4.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Oxford | 5.2 mi |
| Pleasant Lake | Casco | 6.1 mi |
| Little Pond | Norway | 6.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Hogan Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Green Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| The Bar | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Tiger Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Haynes Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hayes Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Dean Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Pigeon Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 44-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hogan Pond — 25.5 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 (44.116°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hogan Pond track the nearby Whitney Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hogan Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Green Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| The Bar | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hogan Pond located?
Hogan Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.5 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hogan Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.5 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hogan Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hogan Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568171 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hogan 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.