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Lower Kimball Pond — Lakes 23.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, New Hampshire · USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle · GNIS 570512
Within Oxford County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle, the lake known as Lower Kimball Pond sits 23.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Lower Kimball Pond as a lake on the Fryeburg topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 570512. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/14/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lower Kimball Pond sits at 44.09756° N, 70.99566° W (DMS 44°05′51″ N, 70°59′44″ W).
Features on the USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle
The Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 33 catalogued natural features alongside Lower Kimball Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Hunt Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Kezar River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Swans Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| White Lot Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Weeks Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 4.3 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1980 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 23.6 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Lower Kimball Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 40 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.098°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Lower Kimball Pond track the nearby Loon Island (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lower Kimball Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Upper Kimball Lake | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Province Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Hunt Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Upper Kimball Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lower Kimball Pond located?
Lower Kimball Pond is in Oxford County, New Hampshire, approximately 23.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lower Kimball Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lower Kimball Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lower Kimball Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570512 on the Fryeburg quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lower Kimball Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
Wikidata: Q33286180.