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Little Beaver Pond — Lakes 35.3 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Richardson Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 569673
35.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Richardson Pond topographic quadrangle, Little Beaver Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Richardson Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Little Beaver Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 569673). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Beaver Pond sits at 44.90162° N, 70.95459° W (DMS 44°54′06″ N, 70°57′17″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Beaver Pond itself. The ones closest to Little Beaver Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 0.8 mi |
| Aziscohos Pond | Richardson Pond | 1.8 mi |
| Pepperpot Pond | Richardson Pond | 2.4 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Middle Dam | 3 mi |
| Long Pond | Middle Dam | 3.2 mi |
| Skunk Pond | Middle Dam | 3.4 mi |
| Fox Pond | Middle Dam | 3.4 mi |
| Bigelow Pond | Middle Dam | 3.5 mi |
| Sunday Pond (historical) | Richardson Pond | 3.6 mi |
| East Richardson Ponds | Richardson Pond | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Richardson Pond Quadrangle
The Richardson Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Little Beaver Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Fish Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Observatory Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Aziscohos Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| West Arm Upper Richardson Lake | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Low Aziscohos Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Big Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 35.3 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Little Beaver Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 60 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 44.902°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Beaver Pond track the nearby Beaver Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Beaver Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Fish Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Observatory Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Beaver Pond located?
Little Beaver Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 35.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Richardson Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Beaver Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.3 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Beaver Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Beaver Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569673 on the Richardson Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Beaver 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: Q33274536.