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Horseshoe Pond — Lakes 23.0 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle · GNIS 568312
Catalogued on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Horseshoe Pond — a lake — lies 23.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568312, Horseshoe Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Horseshoe Pond sits at 44.08259° N, 70.90697° W (DMS 44°04′57″ N, 70°54′25″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kezar Pond | Fryeburg | 1 mi |
| Dead Lake | Fryeburg | 1.5 mi |
| Little Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 2.3 mi |
| Bog Pond | Fryeburg | 2.6 mi |
| Cat Pond | Fryeburg | 3.5 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Fryeburg | 3.6 mi |
| Lily Pond | North Waterford | 4 mi |
| Hunt Pond | Fryeburg | 4.6 mi |
| Charles Pond | Center Lovell | 4.7 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Fryeburg | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle
The Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 33 catalogued natural features alongside Horseshoe Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kezar River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Old Course Saco River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Swimming Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Prays Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Dead Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Smarts Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Popple Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 39-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Horseshoe Pond — 23.0 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.083°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Horseshoe Pond track the nearby Kezar River stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Horseshoe Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kezar River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Old Course Saco River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Swimming Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Prays Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Horseshoe Pond located?
Horseshoe Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle.
How far is Horseshoe Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 39 minutes, 23.0 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) 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 568312 on the Fryeburg 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.