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Horseshoe Pond — Lakes 14.2 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Andover Quadrangle · GNIS 568316
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS East Andover quadrangle, the lake known as Horseshoe Pond sits 14.2 miles north-northeast 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 East Andover topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 568316. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Horseshoe Pond sits at 44.59088° N, 70.66678° W (DMS 44°35′27″ N, 70°40′00″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Swains Pond | Rumford | 2.2 mi |
| Davis Pond | East Andover | 4.5 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Ellis Pond | 4.8 mi |
| Bunker Pond | Roxbury | 5.7 mi |
| Joes Pond | Rumford | 5.8 mi |
| Howard Pond | East Andover | 6.5 mi |
| Birch Pond | Roxbury | 6.5 mi |
| Jims Pond | Puzzle Mountain | 7.4 mi |
| Little Ellis Pond | Ellis Pond | 7.8 mi |
| Muskrat Pond | Roxbury | 9.6 mi |
Features on the USGS East Andover Quadrangle
The East Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Horseshoe Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecap Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Farmers Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Coburn Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Howe Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Gardner Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Red Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Lone Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| West Branch Ellis River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNE out of Bethel for 14.2 miles (north-northeast) and you reach Horseshoe Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 24 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.591°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Horseshoe Pond track the nearby Whitecap Mountain summit (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Horseshoe Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecap Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Farmers Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Swains Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Swains Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Horseshoe Pond located?
Horseshoe Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 14.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Andover topographic quadrangle.
How far is Horseshoe Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 24 minutes, 14.2 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) 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 568316 on the East Andover 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.