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Mosquito Pond — Lakes 7.3 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 581136
7.3 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle, Mosquito Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mosquito Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581136). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mosquito Pond sits at 44.29903° N, 70.79939° W (DMS 44°17′57″ N, 70°47′58″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mosquito Pond itself. The ones closest to Mosquito Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Round Pond | East Stoneham | 0.8 mi |
| Broken Bridge Pond | East Stoneham | 1.2 mi |
| Crocker Pond | East Stoneham | 1.4 mi |
| Sunken Pond | East Stoneham | 1.5 mi |
| Kneeland Pond | East Stoneham | 1.5 mi |
| Little Papoose Pond | East Stoneham | 2.6 mi |
| Chalk Pond | East Stoneham | 3.4 mi |
| Proctor Pond | North Waterford | 3.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | North Waterford | 4.1 mi |
| Songo Pond | East Stoneham | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Mosquito Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Square Dock Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Broken Bridge Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Crocker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sunken Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Kneeland Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Waterfowl Marsh | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Albany Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 7.3 miles south (bearing S) of Mosquito Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 13 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 (44.299°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 7.3-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Mosquito Pond track the nearby Bell Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mosquito Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Square Dock Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Broken Bridge Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mosquito Pond located?
Mosquito Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 7.3 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mosquito Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 13 minutes, 7.3 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mosquito Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mosquito Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581136 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mosquito 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.