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Hunt Pond — Lakes 24.5 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle · GNIS 581064
24.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle, Hunt Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hunt Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581064). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hunt Pond sits at 44.08394° N, 70.99878° W (DMS 44°05′02″ N, 70°59′56″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hunt Pond itself. The ones closest to Hunt Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Pond | Fryeburg | 2.8 mi |
| Charles Pond | Center Lovell | 3.8 mi |
| Bog Pond | Fryeburg | 3.8 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Fryeburg | 4.6 mi |
| Cat Pond | Fryeburg | 5.2 mi |
| Dead Lake | Fryeburg | 5.3 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Fryeburg | 5.5 mi |
| Lovewell Pond | Fryeburg | 6.3 mi |
| Round Pond | Brownfield | 6.4 mi |
| Haley Pond | Brownfield | 6.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle
The Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 33 catalogued natural features alongside Hunt Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Lower Kimball Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, NH | 1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Swans Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| White Lot Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Weeks Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Kezar River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 24.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Hunt Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 42 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 (44.084°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Hunt Pond track the nearby Upper Kimball Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hunt Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Kimball Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Middle Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hunt Pond located?
Hunt Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 24.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hunt Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 42 minutes, 24.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hunt Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hunt Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581064 on the Fryeburg quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hunt 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.