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Kezar Pond — Lakes 22.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle · GNIS 569146
Catalogued on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Kezar Pond — a lake — lies 22.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569146, Kezar Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kezar Pond sits at 44.08483° N, 70.88697° W (DMS 44°05′05″ N, 70°53′13″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Kezar Pond itself. The ones closest to Kezar Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Pond | Fryeburg | 1 mi |
| Little Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 1.4 mi |
| Dead Lake | Fryeburg | 1.6 mi |
| Bog Pond | Fryeburg | 3.3 mi |
| Lily Pond | North Waterford | 3.5 mi |
| Cat Pond | Fryeburg | 4 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Fryeburg | 4.4 mi |
| Webber Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 4.4 mi |
| Keyes Pond | North Waterford | 5.2 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Fryeburg | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle
The Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 33 catalogued natural features alongside Kezar Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Smarts Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Prays Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dead Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Swimming Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Kezar River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Old Course Saco River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Popple Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 39-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Kezar Pond — 22.6 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.085°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 22.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Kezar Pond track the nearby Horseshoe Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kezar Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Dock Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Elkins Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Smarts Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kezar Pond located?
Kezar Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 22.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kezar Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 39 minutes, 22.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kezar Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kezar Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569146 on the Fryeburg quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kezar 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.