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Horseshoe Pond — Lakes 21.7 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle · GNIS 568313
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle, the lake known as Horseshoe Pond sits 21.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Horseshoe Pond as a lake on the Fryeburg topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 568313. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Horseshoe Pond sits at 44.11611° N, 70.96368° W (DMS 44°06′58″ N, 70°57′49″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Pond | Center Lovell | 1.3 mi |
| Hunt Pond | Fryeburg | 2.8 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Fryeburg | 3.6 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Fryeburg | 4.4 mi |
| Farrington Pond | Center Lovell | 4.6 mi |
| Bog Pond | Fryeburg | 4.7 mi |
| Lily Pond | North Waterford | 4.9 mi |
| Dead Lake | Fryeburg | 5 mi |
| Little Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 5.1 mi |
| Cat Pond | Fryeburg | 6.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Kimball Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, NH | 2 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Kezar River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Hunt Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Swimming Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Prays Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Popple Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Smarts Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 21.7 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Horseshoe Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 37 minutes.
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 21.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Horseshoe Pond track the nearby Charles River stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Horseshoe Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Kezar Outlet | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Charles Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cold River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Fryeburg Harbor | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Horseshoe Pond located?
Horseshoe Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.7 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 37 minutes, 21.7 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 568313 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.
Wikidata: Q33262604.