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Lovewell Pond — Lakes 28.5 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle · GNIS 581451
28.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle, Lovewell Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “body of water”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Lovewell Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581451). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lovewell Pond sits at 44.00571° N, 70.93194° W (DMS 44°00′21″ N, 70°55′55″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lovewell Pond itself. The ones closest to Lovewell Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Round Pond | Brownfield | 1.4 mi |
| Clays Pond | Brownfield | 1.9 mi |
| Cat Pond | Fryeburg | 1.9 mi |
| Black Pond | Brownfield | 2.1 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Fryeburg | 2.2 mi |
| Peat Pond | Brownfield | 2.6 mi |
| Haley Pond | Brownfield | 2.7 mi |
| Bog Pond | Fryeburg | 3.2 mi |
| Long Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 3.8 mi |
| Dead Lake | Fryeburg | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle
The Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 33 catalogued natural features alongside Lovewell Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Fight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Walker Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Jockey Cap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Cat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Wards Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Stanley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1911 for this name.
Lovewell Pond is a sizable body of water located in southeastern Fryeburg, Maine. It has a moderately developed shoreline with approximately 75-80 buildings, not including approximately 35 others with access rights to the pond's shoreline. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 28.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Lovewell Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 49 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 (44.006°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lovewell Pond track the nearby Loon Island (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lovewell Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Fight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lovewell Pond located?
Lovewell Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 28.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lovewell Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lovewell Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lovewell Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581451 on the Fryeburg quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lovewell 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: Q6692538.