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Little Bear Pond — Lakes 24.9 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Buckfield Quadrangle · GNIS 569671
Catalogued on the USGS Buckfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Little Bear Pond — a lake — lies 24.9 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569671, Little Bear Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Buckfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Bear Pond sits at 44.35352° N, 70.29036° W (DMS 44°21′13″ N, 70°17′25″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Bear Pond itself. The ones closest to Little Bear Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Pond | Buckfield | 3.2 mi |
| Swan Pond | Buckfield | 3.3 mi |
| Bunganock Pond | Canton | 3.4 mi |
| Cushman Pond | West Sumner | 6 mi |
| Little Labrador Pond | Worthley Pond | 6.5 mi |
| Forest Pond | Canton | 7.2 mi |
| South Pond | Buckfield | 7.3 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lake Auburn West | 7.9 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | West Sumner | 9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Worthley Pond | 9.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Buckfield Quadrangle
The Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Little Bear Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayford Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bear Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hayford Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hutchinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Irish Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Deacon Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Northeast Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 43-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Little Bear Pond — 24.9 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.354°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Little Bear Pond track the nearby Hayford Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Bear Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayford Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bear Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hayford Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Bear Pond located?
Little Bear Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 24.9 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Bear Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 24.9 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Bear Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Bear Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569671 on the Buckfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Bear 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.