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Little Pond — Lakes 21.6 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 569972
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Pleasant Mountain quadrangle, the lake known as Little Pond sits 21.6 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 Pleasant Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 569972. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Pond sits at 44.09678° N, 70.86415° W (DMS 44°05′48″ N, 70°51′51″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kezar Pond | Fryeburg | 1.4 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Fryeburg | 2.3 mi |
| Lily Pond | North Waterford | 2.6 mi |
| Dead Lake | Fryeburg | 2.9 mi |
| Webber Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 3 mi |
| Keyes Pond | North Waterford | 3.9 mi |
| Black Pond | North Waterford | 4.6 mi |
| Stearns Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 4.6 mi |
| Bog Pond | Fryeburg | 4.7 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Fryeburg | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle
The Pleasant Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Little Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dock Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Elkins Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Knight Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Carter Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Pickett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Plummer Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Berry Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 21.6 miles (south) and you reach Little Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 37 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.097°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Little Pond track the nearby Dock Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dock Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Smarts Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Elkins Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Pond located?
Little Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.6 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Pleasant Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.6 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 569972 on the Pleasant Mountain 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.