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McWain Pond — Lakes 15.9 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 571036
Catalogued on the USGS Waterford Flat quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, McWain Pond — a lake — lies 15.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571036, McWain Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Waterford Flat quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
McWain Pond sits at 44.18873° N, 70.67823° W (DMS 44°11′19″ N, 70°40′42″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting McWain Pond itself. The ones closest to McWain Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Keoka Lake | Waterford Flat | 1.5 mi |
| Bog Pond | Waterford Flat | 2.3 mi |
| Round Pond | Norway | 3.4 mi |
| Papoose Pond | Waterford Flat | 3.5 mi |
| Cabbage Yard Pond | Waterford Flat | 4.4 mi |
| Little Loose Pond | Waterford Flat | 4.7 mi |
| Duck Pond | North Waterford | 4.7 mi |
| Little Pond | Norway | 5.1 mi |
| Speck Ponds | Greenwood | 5.3 mi |
| Hutchinson Pond | Greenwood | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside McWain Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| McWain Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Keoka Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Baker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mills Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Coolidge Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Kedar Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hemlock Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Town Farm Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1967 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 27-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from McWain Pond — 15.9 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.189°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at McWain Pond track the nearby Morse Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to McWain Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| McWain Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Keoka Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Baker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is McWain Pond located?
McWain Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is McWain Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 27 minutes, 15.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is McWain Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies McWain Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571036 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit McWain 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: Q33288603.