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Middle Pond — Lakes 33.6 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Hiram Quadrangle · GNIS 571261
Catalogued on the USGS Hiram quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Middle Pond — a lake — lies 33.6 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571261, Middle Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Hiram quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Middle Pond sits at 43.91886° N, 70.75160° W (DMS 43°55′08″ N, 70°45′06″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Middle Pond itself. The ones closest to Middle Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Hiram | 0.9 mi |
| Walden Pond | Hiram | 2.6 mi |
| Granger Pond | Hiram | 3.1 mi |
| Lily Pond | Hiram | 3.2 mi |
| Perley Pond | North Sebago | 3.4 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Hiram | 3.7 mi |
| Burbank Pond | Hiram | 4 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Hiram | 4.2 mi |
| Little Pond | Hiram | 4.3 mi |
| Boston Pond | Hiram | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Hiram Quadrangle
The Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Middle Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Barker Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Tear Cap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Walden Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Lombard Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3 mi |
| Granger Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Dragon Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 58-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Middle Pond — 33.6 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.919°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Middle Pond track the nearby Mud Pond lake (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Middle Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hogfat Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Browns Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Loon Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Hancock Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Middle Pond located?
Middle Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 33.6 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle.
How far is Middle Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 33.6 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Middle Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Middle Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571261 on the Hiram quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Middle 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.