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Moose Pond — Lakes 15.3 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581133
15.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle, Moose Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Moose Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581133). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moose Pond sits at 44.21257° N, 70.94174° W (DMS 44°12′45″ N, 70°56′30″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Noah Eastman Pond | Center Lovell | 0.9 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Center Lovell | 1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Center Lovell | 1.8 mi |
| Farrington Pond | Center Lovell | 2.5 mi |
| Shell Pond | Center Lovell | 2.7 mi |
| Little Pond | Speckled Mountain | 3 mi |
| Bradley Pond | North Waterford | 4.2 mi |
| Charles Pond | Center Lovell | 5.6 mi |
| Trout Pond | North Waterford | 6 mi |
| Dan Charles Pond | North Waterford | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Moose Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Noah Eastman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Lord Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Joe McKeen Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Howard Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Harndon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 15.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Moose Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 26 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 (44.213°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Moose Pond track the nearby Peaked Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moose Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Noah Eastman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Lord Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moose Pond located?
Moose Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moose Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 26 minutes, 15.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) 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 581133 on the Center Lovell 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.