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Jims Pond — Lakes 7.6 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Puzzle Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 1908055
Catalogued on the USGS Puzzle Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Jims Pond — a lake — lies 7.6 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908055, Jims Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Puzzle Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jims Pond sits at 44.51418° N, 70.77156° W (DMS 44°30′51″ N, 70°46′18″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Jims Pond itself. The ones closest to Jims Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Howard Pond | East Andover | 2.5 mi |
| Davis Pond | East Andover | 4.5 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | East Andover | 7.4 mi |
| North Pond | Bryant Pond | 8.9 mi |
| Swains Pond | Rumford | 9.3 mi |
| Joes Pond | Rumford | 9.4 mi |
| South Pond | Bryant Pond | 9.6 mi |
| Speck Pond | Old Speck Mountain | 10.5 mi |
| Songo Pond | East Stoneham | 10.7 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Ellis Pond | 11.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Puzzle Mountain Quadrangle
The Puzzle Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Jims Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Plumbago Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Puzzle Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Little Puzzle Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Branch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Chase Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Lone Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 5.7 mi |
| Long Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 5.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 13-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Jims Pond — 7.6 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.514°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 7.6-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 Jims Pond track the nearby Bean Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jims Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Plumbago Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bear River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jims Pond located?
Jims Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 7.6 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Puzzle Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jims Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 13 minutes, 7.6 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jims Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jims Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908055 on the Puzzle Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jims 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.