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Kneeland Pond — Lakes 8.8 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 581085
8.8 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle, Kneeland Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Kneeland Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581085). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kneeland Pond sits at 44.27774° N, 70.79259° W (DMS 44°16′40″ N, 70°47′33″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Kneeland Pond itself. The ones closest to Kneeland Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Papoose Pond | East Stoneham | 1.1 mi |
| Mosquito Pond | East Stoneham | 1.5 mi |
| Round Pond | East Stoneham | 1.9 mi |
| Chalk Pond | East Stoneham | 2.2 mi |
| Proctor Pond | North Waterford | 2.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | North Waterford | 2.6 mi |
| Broken Bridge Pond | East Stoneham | 2.6 mi |
| Crocker Pond | East Stoneham | 2.6 mi |
| Sunken Pond | East Stoneham | 3 mi |
| Whitney Pond | North Waterford | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Kneeland Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flints Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Square Dock Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Papoose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mosquito Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| French Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Flints Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Bell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 8.8 miles south (bearing S) of Kneeland Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 15 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. At this latitude (44.278°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 8.8-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 Kneeland Pond track the nearby Flints Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kneeland Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flints Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Square Dock Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Papoose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mosquito Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kneeland Pond located?
Kneeland Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 8.8 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kneeland Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 15 minutes, 8.8 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kneeland Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kneeland Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581085 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kneeland 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: Q33267291.