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Little Pond — Lakes 20.0 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Norway Quadrangle · GNIS 569973
20.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Norway topographic quadrangle, Little Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Norway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Little Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 569973). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Pond sits at 44.15345° N, 70.58732° W (DMS 44°09′12″ N, 70°35′14″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Moose Pond | Norway | 2 mi |
| Round Pond | Norway | 4.2 mi |
| Bog Pond | Waterford Flat | 4.9 mi |
| McWain Pond | Waterford Flat | 5.1 mi |
| Dyer Ice Pond | Casco | 5.5 mi |
| Whitney Pond | Mechanic Falls | 6.1 mi |
| Keoka Lake | Waterford Flat | 6.1 mi |
| Hogan Pond | Mechanic Falls | 6.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Oxford | 6.6 mi |
| Bird Pond | Norway | 6.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Norway Quadrangle
The Norway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Little Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Andrews Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Lombard Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bearce Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Frost Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Horse Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Sand Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Isaiah Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1949 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 20.0 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of Little Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 34 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 (44.153°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 20.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Little Pond track the nearby Brett Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Andrews Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Lombard Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bearce Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Pond located?
Little Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 20.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Norway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 20.0 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) 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 569973 on the Norway 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.
Wikidata: Q33277828.