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Mollidgewock Pond — Lakes 21.9 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Umbagog Lake South Quadrangle · GNIS 571487
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Umbagog Lake South quadrangle, the lake known as Mollidgewock Pond sits 21.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mollidgewock Pond as a lake on the Umbagog Lake South topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 571487. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mollidgewock Pond sits at 44.67455° N, 71.02130° W (DMS 44°40′28″ N, 71°01′17″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mollidgewock Pond itself. The ones closest to Mollidgewock Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Pond | B Pond | 3.9 mi |
| B Pond | B Pond | 5.6 mi |
| C Pond | B Pond | 7.5 mi |
| Pond in the River | Middle Dam | 7.5 mi |
| Surplus Pond | Andover | 7.7 mi |
| Speck Pond | Old Speck Mountain | 8 mi |
| Sunday Pond | Middle Dam | 9.2 mi |
| Fox Pond | Middle Dam | 12.7 mi |
| Upper Richardson Lake | Metallak Mountain | 12.7 mi |
| Skunk Pond | Middle Dam | 12.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Umbagog Lake South Quadrangle
The Umbagog Lake South 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Mollidgewock Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire Hills | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Dead Cambridge River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Sargent Cove | Bays | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Tidswell Point | Capes | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Cambridge Black Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.3 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Blake Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 4.5 mi |
| Little Roundtop Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.5 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 4.5 mi |
| Tyler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 21.9 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Mollidgewock Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 37 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.675°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mollidgewock Pond track the nearby Hampshire Hills summit (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mollidgewock Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire Hills | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Dead Cambridge River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Lou Ann Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Sargent Cove | Bays | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mollidgewock Pond located?
Mollidgewock Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Umbagog Lake South topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mollidgewock Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.9 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mollidgewock Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mollidgewock Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571487 on the Umbagog Lake South quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mollidgewock 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: Q33290109.