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Howard Pond — Lakes 7.7 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Andover Quadrangle · GNIS 568392
7.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS East Andover topographic quadrangle, Howard Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS East Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Howard Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568392). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Howard Pond sits at 44.50625° N, 70.72235° W (DMS 44°30′23″ N, 70°43′20″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Howard Pond itself. The ones closest to Howard Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Davis Pond | East Andover | 2.5 mi |
| Jims Pond | Puzzle Mountain | 2.5 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | East Andover | 6.5 mi |
| Joes Pond | Rumford | 7.2 mi |
| North Pond | Bryant Pond | 7.3 mi |
| Swains Pond | Rumford | 8 mi |
| South Pond | Bryant Pond | 8.3 mi |
| Concord Pond | Mount Zircon | 9.4 mi |
| Little Concord Pond | Mount Zircon | 10.4 mi |
| Songo Pond | East Stoneham | 10.7 mi |
Features on the USGS East Andover Quadrangle
The East Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Howard Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Mount Dimmock | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Coon Hollow | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Davis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Howe Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Coburn Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Red Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 5.3 mi |
| Gardner Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 5.3 mi |
| Whitecap Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 5.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 7.7 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Howard Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 13 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 (44.506°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 7.7-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Howard Pond track the nearby Meadow Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Howard Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Howard Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Dimmock | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Coon Hollow | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Pond Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Howard Pond located?
Howard Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 7.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Andover topographic quadrangle.
How far is Howard Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 13 minutes, 7.7 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Howard Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Howard Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568392 on the East Andover quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Howard 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: Q33262836.