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Hubbard Pond — Lakes 41.7 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 568425
41.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle, Hubbard Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hubbard Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568425). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hubbard Pond sits at 43.81618° N, 70.97272° W (DMS 43°48′58″ N, 70°58′22″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hubbard Pond itself. The ones closest to Hubbard Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mine Pond | Kezar Falls | 0.6 mi |
| Plain Pond | Kezar Falls | 1.1 mi |
| Chalk Pond | Kezar Falls | 2.8 mi |
| Spectacle Ponds | Kezar Falls | 3.4 mi |
| Chapman Pond | Kezar Falls | 3.6 mi |
| Trafton Pond | Kezar Falls | 4.6 mi |
| Jaybird Pond | Kezar Falls | 4.8 mi |
| Little Clemons Pond | Kezar Falls | 5.5 mi |
| Clemons Pond | Brownfield | 6.2 mi |
| Dyer Pond | Brownfield | 6.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle
The Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Hubbard Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mine Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Plain Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| John J Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bickford Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Thurston Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Colcord Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| South River | Streams | York County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Moulton Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 41.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Hubbard Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 71 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 (43.816°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hubbard Pond track the nearby Mine Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hubbard Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mine Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Plain Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| John J Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Bickford Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hubbard Pond located?
Hubbard Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 41.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hubbard Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hubbard Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hubbard Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568425 on the Kezar Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hubbard 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.