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Little Papoose Pond — Lakes 9.9 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 581097
9.9 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle, Little Papoose Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Little Papoose Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581097). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Papoose Pond sits at 44.26147° N, 70.79715° W (DMS 44°15′41″ N, 70°47′50″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Papoose Pond itself. The ones closest to Little Papoose Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kneeland Pond | East Stoneham | 1.1 mi |
| Proctor Pond | North Waterford | 1.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | North Waterford | 1.6 mi |
| Chalk Pond | East Stoneham | 2 mi |
| Whitney Pond | North Waterford | 2 mi |
| Weymouth Pond | North Waterford | 2.3 mi |
| Trout Pond | North Waterford | 2.5 mi |
| Mosquito Pond | East Stoneham | 2.6 mi |
| Round Pond | East Stoneham | 2.8 mi |
| Crocker Pond | East Stoneham | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Little Papoose Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Kneeland Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Flints Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| French Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sawin Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Square Dock Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Keewaydin Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Chalk Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 9.9 miles south (bearing S) of Little Papoose Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 17 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 (44.261°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 9.9-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Little Papoose Pond track the nearby Rattlesnake Mountain summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Papoose Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Kneeland Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Flints Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Proctor Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Papoose Pond located?
Little Papoose Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 9.9 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Papoose Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 17 minutes, 9.9 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Papoose Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Papoose Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581097 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Papoose 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.