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Long Pond — Lakes 28.1 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 570302
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Pleasant Mountain quadrangle, the lake known as Long Pond sits 28.1 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Long Pond as a lake on the Pleasant Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 570302. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Long Pond sits at 44.00075° N, 70.85627° W (DMS 44°00′03″ N, 70°51′23″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Pond | Hiram | 1.7 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Fryeburg | 1.7 mi |
| Little Pond | Hiram | 3.4 mi |
| Lovewell Pond | Fryeburg | 3.8 mi |
| Cat Pond | Fryeburg | 3.9 mi |
| Granger Pond | Hiram | 4.6 mi |
| Boston Pond | Hiram | 4.7 mi |
| Dead Lake | Fryeburg | 4.7 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Hiram | 4.8 mi |
| Clays Pond | Brownfield | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle
The Pleasant Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Long Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaking Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pleasant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Wood Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Evans Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Carter Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Moose Pond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 4.9 mi |
| Hio Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 5 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 5.3 mi |
| Elkins Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 5.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 28.1 miles (south) and you reach Long Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 48 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.001°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Long Pond track the nearby Beaver Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Long Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Shaking Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long Pond located?
Long Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 28.1 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Pleasant Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Long Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 28.1 miles south (bearing S) 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 570302 on the Pleasant Mountain 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.