Mine Pond — Lakes 42.2 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 571413
42.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle, Mine Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mine Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571413). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mine Pond sits at 43.80924° N, 70.97910° W (DMS 43°48′33″ N, 70°58′45″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mine Pond itself. The ones closest to Mine Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hubbard Pond | Kezar Falls | 0.6 mi |
| Plain Pond | Kezar Falls | 0.7 mi |
| Chalk Pond | Kezar Falls | 3.3 mi |
| Spectacle Ponds | Kezar Falls | 3.8 mi |
| Chapman Pond | Kezar Falls | 4.1 mi |
| Trafton Pond | Kezar Falls | 5.1 mi |
| Jaybird Pond | Kezar Falls | 5.3 mi |
| Little Clemons Pond | Kezar Falls | 6.1 mi |
| Clemons Pond | Brownfield | 6.7 mi |
| Dyer Pond | Brownfield | 7.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle
The Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Mine Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hubbard Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Plain Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| John J Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| South River | Streams | York County, NH | 2 mi |
| Bickford Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Thurston Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Colcord Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 42.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Mine Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 72 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 (43.809°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mine Pond track the nearby Hubbard Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mine Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hubbard Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Plain Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| John J Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mine Pond located?
Mine Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 42.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mine Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 42.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mine Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mine Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571413 on the Kezar Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mine 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: Q33289551.