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Lily Pond — Lakes 19.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581093
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle, the lake known as Lily Pond sits 19.1 miles south-southwest 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 North Waterford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581093. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lily Pond sits at 44.13425° N, 70.86904° W (DMS 44°08′03″ N, 70°52′09″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Keyes Pond | North Waterford | 2.5 mi |
| Little Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 2.6 mi |
| Webber Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 2.7 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Fryeburg | 3.5 mi |
| Black Pond | North Waterford | 3.5 mi |
| Dan Charles Pond | North Waterford | 3.9 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Fryeburg | 4 mi |
| Farrington Pond | Center Lovell | 4.1 mi |
| Stearns Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 4.6 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Fryeburg | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Lily Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popple Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Foster Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Howard Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Clough Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Keyes Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Edgecomb Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Keyes Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Perry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 19.1 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Lily Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 33 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.134°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Lily Pond track the nearby Alder Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lily Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Popple Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Christian Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Foster Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lily Pond located?
Lily Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lily Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 33 minutes, 19.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) 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 581093 on the North Waterford 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.