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Hutchinson Pond — Lakes 9.9 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Greenwood Quadrangle · GNIS 568536
9.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle, Hutchinson Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hutchinson Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568536). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hutchinson Pond sits at 44.27445° N, 70.70841° W (DMS 44°16′28″ N, 70°42′30″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hutchinson Pond itself. The ones closest to Hutchinson Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Speck Ponds | Greenwood | 0.9 mi |
| Furlong Pond | Greenwood | 1.3 mi |
| Chalk Pond | East Stoneham | 2.6 mi |
| Papoose Pond | Waterford Flat | 2.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Greenwood | 3.2 mi |
| Oversett Pond | Greenwood | 3.9 mi |
| Kneeland Pond | East Stoneham | 4.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | North Waterford | 4.2 mi |
| Little Papoose Pond | East Stoneham | 4.5 mi |
| Mosquito Pond | East Stoneham | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Greenwood Quadrangle
The Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Hutchinson Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speck Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Furlong Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Fisk Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Lovejoy Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Patch Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Carter Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Sanborn River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 9.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Hutchinson Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 17 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 (44.274°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 9.9-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 Hutchinson Pond track the nearby Speck Ponds lake (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hutchinson Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speck Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Furlong Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Fisk Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Lovejoy Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hutchinson Pond located?
Hutchinson Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 9.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hutchinson Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 17 minutes, 9.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hutchinson Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hutchinson Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568536 on the Greenwood quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hutchinson 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: Q33263156.