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Little Clemons Pond — Lakes 37.6 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 569736
37.6 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle, Little Clemons Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Little Clemons Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 569736). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Clemons Pond sits at 43.86542° N, 70.88479° W (DMS 43°51′56″ N, 70°53′05″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Clemons Pond itself. The ones closest to Little Clemons Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clemons Pond | Brownfield | 0.8 mi |
| Jaybird Pond | Kezar Falls | 0.8 mi |
| Trafton Pond | Kezar Falls | 1.4 mi |
| Dyer Pond | Brownfield | 2.2 mi |
| Chapman Pond | Kezar Falls | 2.2 mi |
| Spectacle Ponds | Kezar Falls | 3.2 mi |
| Tenmile Pond | Hiram | 3.5 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Hiram | 3.9 mi |
| Burbank Pond | Hiram | 4.1 mi |
| Boston Pond | Hiram | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle
The Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Little Clemons Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaybird Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Trafton Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Fork Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Stanley Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Chapman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Stacy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Black Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Devils Den | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Spectacle Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.6 miles south (bearing S) of Little Clemons Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 64 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. At this latitude (43.865°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Clemons Pond track the nearby Clemons Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Clemons Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemons Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Jaybird Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Trafton Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bill Merrill Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Fork Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Clemons Pond located?
Little Clemons Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 37.6 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Clemons Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.6 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Clemons Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Clemons Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569736 on the Kezar Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Clemons 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: Q33274969.