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Long Pond — Lakes 32.6 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle · GNIS 570282
32.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle, Long Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Long Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 570282). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Long Pond sits at 44.85762° N, 70.97683° W (DMS 44°51′27″ N, 70°58′37″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Long Pond itself. The ones closest to Long Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skunk Pond | Middle Dam | 0.3 mi |
| Bigelow Pond | Middle Dam | 0.7 mi |
| Fox Pond | Middle Dam | 1 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Middle Dam | 1.5 mi |
| Sturtevant Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 2.3 mi |
| Aziscohos Pond | Richardson Pond | 2.8 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 3.2 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 3.2 mi |
| Sunday Pond | Middle Dam | 4.2 mi |
| Pepperpot Pond | Richardson Pond | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle
The Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Long Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Skunk Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bigelow Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Fox Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Johnson Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Moose Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Sunday Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Cranberry Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 32.6 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Long Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 56 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. Being this far north (lat 44.858°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Long Pond track the nearby Ash Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Long Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Skunk Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bigelow Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Fox Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long Pond located?
Long Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 32.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle.
How far is Long Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.6 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Long Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Long Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570282 on the Middle Dam quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Long 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.