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Indian Pond — Lakes 7.7 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Greenwood Quadrangle · GNIS 568599
7.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle, Indian Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Indian Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568599). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Indian Pond sits at 44.35462° N, 70.64999° W (DMS 44°21′17″ N, 70°39′00″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Indian Pond itself. The ones closest to Indian Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oversett Pond | Greenwood | 2.4 mi |
| South Pond | Bryant Pond | 2.9 mi |
| North Pond | Bryant Pond | 3.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Greenwood | 4.2 mi |
| Furlong Pond | Greenwood | 5.4 mi |
| Hutchinson Pond | Greenwood | 6.2 mi |
| Moose Pond | West Paris | 6.6 mi |
| Speck Ponds | Greenwood | 6.8 mi |
| Songo Pond | East Stoneham | 7 mi |
| Shagg Pond | Mount Zircon | 7.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Greenwood Quadrangle
The Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Indian Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Halls Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Christopher | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Payne Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bald Bluff | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Twitchell Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Niles Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Oversett Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Oversett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 7.7 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Indian 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 (44.355°), 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 Indian Pond track the nearby Rowe Hill summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Indian Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Halls Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Christopher | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Payne Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Indian Pond located?
Indian Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 7.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle.
How far is Indian Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 13 minutes, 7.7 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Indian Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Indian Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568599 on the Greenwood quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Indian 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: Q33263589.