Johns Pond — Lakes 46.0 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Quadrangle · GNIS 568902
46.0 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Kennebago topographic quadrangle, Johns Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Kennebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Johns Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568902). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Johns Pond sits at 45.06977° N, 70.79146° W (DMS 45°04′11″ N, 70°47′29″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Johns Pond itself. The ones closest to Johns Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Pond | Lincoln Pond | 4.3 mi |
| Cupsuptic Lake | Oquossoc | 5.7 mi |
| Lincoln Pond | Lincoln Pond | 7.7 mi |
| Little Mud Pond | Oquossoc | 7.9 mi |
| Goodwin Pond | Oquossoc | 9.3 mi |
| East Richardson Ponds | Richardson Pond | 11.1 mi |
| Pepperpot Pond | Richardson Pond | 12.1 mi |
| Sunday Pond (historical) | Richardson Pond | 13.3 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 14 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 14.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Quadrangle
The Kennebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Johns Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Daddys Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| West Kennebago Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Kamankeag Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Burnt Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number One | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Ephraim Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Kamankeag Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Little Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.0 miles north (bearing N) of Johns Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 79 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. Being this far north (lat 45.070°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Johns Pond track the nearby Johns Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Johns Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Daddys Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| West Kennebago Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Kamankeag Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Burnt Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Johns Pond located?
Johns Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 46.0 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Johns Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.0 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Johns Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Johns Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568902 on the Kennebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Johns 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: Q33265035.