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Little Pond — Lakes 30.7 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Hiram Quadrangle · GNIS 569969
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Hiram quadrangle, the lake known as Little Pond sits 30.7 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Little Pond as a lake on the Hiram topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 569969. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Pond sits at 43.96130° N, 70.81448° W (DMS 43°57′41″ N, 70°48′52″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Pond itself. The ones closest to Little Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Granger Pond | Hiram | 1.4 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Hiram | 2.2 mi |
| Boston Pond | Hiram | 2.4 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Hiram | 2.5 mi |
| Walden Pond | Hiram | 2.5 mi |
| Lily Pond | Hiram | 3.1 mi |
| Perley Pond | North Sebago | 3.4 mi |
| Long Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 3.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Hiram | 3.5 mi |
| Burbank Pond | Hiram | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Hiram Quadrangle
The Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Little Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Boston Hills | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Granger Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Buck Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Boston Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Walden Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 30.7 miles (south) and you reach Little Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 53 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.961°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Pond track the nearby Pickett Hill summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Boston Hills | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Granger Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Buck Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Pond located?
Little Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 30.7 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.7 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569969 on the Hiram quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little 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.