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Lily Pond — Lakes 30.4 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Hiram Quadrangle · GNIS 569567
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Hiram quadrangle, the lake known as Lily Pond sits 30.4 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Lily Pond as a lake on the Hiram topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 569567. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lily Pond sits at 43.96531° N, 70.75198° W (DMS 43°57′55″ N, 70°45′07″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lily Pond itself. The ones closest to Lily Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perley Pond | North Sebago | 0.3 mi |
| Walden Pond | Hiram | 1 mi |
| Granger Pond | Hiram | 1.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Hiram | 2.4 mi |
| Little Pond | Hiram | 3.1 mi |
| Middle Pond | Hiram | 3.2 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Hiram | 4.2 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Hiram | 4.7 mi |
| Boston Pond | Hiram | 5 mi |
| Burbank Pond | Hiram | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Hiram Quadrangle
The Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Lily Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walden Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Fessenden Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Granger Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Pickett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Middle Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Boston Hills | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 30.4 miles (south) and you reach Lily Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 52 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.965°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lily Pond track the nearby Perley Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lily Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Quarry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Walden Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Fessenden Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lily Pond located?
Lily Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 30.4 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lily Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.4 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lily Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lily Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569567 on the Hiram quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lily 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: Q33273570.