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Joes Pond — Lakes 13.5 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Rumford Quadrangle · GNIS 568880
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Rumford quadrangle, the lake known as Joes Pond sits 13.5 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Joes Pond as a lake on the Rumford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 568880. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Joes Pond sits at 44.53306° N, 70.58185° W (DMS 44°31′59″ N, 70°34′55″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Joes Pond itself. The ones closest to Joes Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Davis Pond | East Andover | 4.9 mi |
| Swains Pond | Rumford | 4.9 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | East Andover | 5.8 mi |
| Concord Pond | Mount Zircon | 6.4 mi |
| Little Concord Pond | Mount Zircon | 7.1 mi |
| Howard Pond | East Andover | 7.2 mi |
| Birch Pond | Roxbury | 7.7 mi |
| Abbotts Pond | Mount Zircon | 7.9 mi |
| Shagg Pond | Mount Zircon | 8 mi |
| Washburn Pond | Mount Zircon | 8.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Rumford Quadrangle
The Rumford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Joes Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glass Face Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Rumford Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Zircon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Wheeler Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Logan Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Thurston Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 13.5 miles (northeast) and you reach Joes Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 23 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.533°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Joes Pond track the nearby Glass Face Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Joes Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glass Face Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Rumford Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Zircon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Joes Pond located?
Joes Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.5 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rumford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Joes Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.5 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Joes Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Joes Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568880 on the Rumford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Joes 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.