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Moose Pond — Lakes 22.1 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Norway Quadrangle · GNIS 571627
Catalogued on the USGS Norway quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Moose Pond — a lake — lies 22.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571627, Moose Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Norway quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moose Pond sits at 44.12836° N, 70.56553° W (DMS 44°07′42″ N, 70°33′56″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Moose Pond itself. The ones closest to Moose Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Pond | Norway | 2 mi |
| Dyer Ice Pond | Casco | 3.5 mi |
| Whitney Pond | Mechanic Falls | 4.5 mi |
| Hogan Pond | Mechanic Falls | 4.9 mi |
| Frog Pond | Mechanic Falls | 5.4 mi |
| Green Pond | Mechanic Falls | 5.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Mechanic Falls | 6 mi |
| Bog Pond | Waterford Flat | 6.3 mi |
| Round Pond | Norway | 6.3 mi |
| Barnett Pond | Oxford | 6.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Norway Quadrangle
The Norway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Moose Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bearce Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Andrews Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Brett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Lombard Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Allen Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Town Farm Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Horse Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Webber Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 38-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Moose Pond — 22.1 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 (44.128°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 22.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Moose Pond track the nearby Bearce Bog swamp (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moose Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bearce Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Harlan Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Andrews Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Saturday Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Big Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moose Pond located?
Moose Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 22.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Norway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moose Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 38 minutes, 22.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Moose Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Moose Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571627 on the Norway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Moose 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.