Lincoln Pond — Lakes 45.9 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Lincoln Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 569604
45.9 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lincoln Pond topographic quadrangle, Lincoln Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lincoln Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Lincoln Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 569604). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lincoln Pond sits at 45.05959° N, 70.94799° W (DMS 45°03′35″ N, 70°56′53″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lincoln Pond itself. The ones closest to Lincoln Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Pond | Lincoln Pond | 3.4 mi |
| Cupsuptic Lake | Oquossoc | 7.5 mi |
| Johns Pond | Kennebago | 7.7 mi |
| Sunday Pond (historical) | Richardson Pond | 8.3 mi |
| Little Mud Pond | Oquossoc | 9.5 mi |
| Goodwin Pond | Oquossoc | 9.5 mi |
| East Richardson Ponds | Richardson Pond | 9.8 mi |
| Pepperpot Pond | Richardson Pond | 10 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 10.9 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 11.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Lincoln Pond Quadrangle
The Lincoln Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 13 catalogued natural features alongside Lincoln Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Buck Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hurricane Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Green Top | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Hammel Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Portage Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Big Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Lost Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Fox Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Little Magalloway River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 45.9 miles north (bearing N) of Lincoln Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 79 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. Being this far north (lat 45.060°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 45.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lincoln Pond track the nearby Big Buck Mountain summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lincoln Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Buck Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hurricane Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Green Top | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Big Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lincoln Pond located?
Lincoln Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 45.9 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lincoln Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lincoln Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 45.9 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lincoln Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lincoln Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569604 on the Lincoln Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lincoln 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: Q33273895.