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Keyes Pond — Lakes 18.1 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581077
Catalogued on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Keyes Pond — a lake — lies 18.1 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581077, Keyes Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Keyes Pond sits at 44.14345° N, 70.82015° W (DMS 44°08′36″ N, 70°49′13″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Keyes Pond itself. The ones closest to Keyes Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Black Pond | North Waterford | 1 mi |
| Webber Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 1.4 mi |
| Lily Pond | North Waterford | 2.5 mi |
| Stearns Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 2.6 mi |
| Dan Charles Pond | North Waterford | 2.6 mi |
| Duck Pond | North Waterford | 3.4 mi |
| Little Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 3.9 mi |
| Little Loose Pond | Waterford Flat | 4 mi |
| Five Kezar Ponds | North Waterford | 4.4 mi |
| Cabbage Yard Pond | Waterford Flat | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Keyes Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Clough Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Evans Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Keyes Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Popple Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Winns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Edgecomb Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Howard Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 2005 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 31-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Keyes Pond — 18.1 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.143°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Keyes Pond track the nearby Perry Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Keyes Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Clough Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Webber Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Keyes Pond located?
Keyes Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.1 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Keyes Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 18.1 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Keyes Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Keyes Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581077 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Keyes 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: Q33266395.