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Horseshoe Pond — Lakes 32.7 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Hiram Quadrangle · GNIS 568311
32.7 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle, Horseshoe 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 Horseshoe Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568311). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Horseshoe Pond sits at 43.93291° N, 70.83459° W (DMS 43°55′58″ N, 70°50′05″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Horseshoe Pond itself. The ones closest to Horseshoe Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Pond | Hiram | 0.4 mi |
| Burbank Pond | Hiram | 1.6 mi |
| Tenmile Pond | Hiram | 1.9 mi |
| Little Pond | Hiram | 2.2 mi |
| Granger Pond | Hiram | 2.9 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Hiram | 3 mi |
| Walden Pond | Hiram | 3.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Hiram | 3.8 mi |
| Dyer Pond | Brownfield | 4 mi |
| Middle Pond | Hiram | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Hiram Quadrangle
The Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Horseshoe Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Tenmile River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Boston Hills | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Dragon Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Burbank Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Tenmile Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Buck Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Kezar Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 32.7 miles south (bearing S) of Horseshoe Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 56 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 (43.933°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Horseshoe Pond track the nearby Boston Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Horseshoe Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Tenmile River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Boston Hills | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Dragon Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Horseshoe Pond located?
Horseshoe Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 32.7 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle.
How far is Horseshoe Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.7 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Horseshoe Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Horseshoe Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568311 on the Hiram quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Horseshoe 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.