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Muskrat Pond — Lakes 23.8 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Roxbury Quadrangle · GNIS 572011
Catalogued on the USGS Roxbury quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Muskrat Pond — a lake — lies 23.8 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572011, Muskrat Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Roxbury quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Muskrat Pond sits at 44.71053° N, 70.56800° W (DMS 44°42′38″ N, 70°34′05″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Muskrat Pond itself. The ones closest to Muskrat Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bunker Pond | Roxbury | 3.9 mi |
| Birch Pond | Roxbury | 4.7 mi |
| Little Ellis Pond | Ellis Pond | 5 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Ellis Pond | 6.4 mi |
| Swains Pond | Rumford | 8.2 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | East Andover | 9.6 mi |
| Joes Pond | Rumford | 12.3 mi |
| Davis Pond | East Andover | 13.9 mi |
| Metallak Pond | Metallak Mountain | 14.2 mi |
| Surplus Pond | Andover | 14.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Roxbury Quadrangle
The Roxbury 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Muskrat Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brush Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| West Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Walker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Byron Notch | Gaps | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Whale Back Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Noisy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Stockbridge Branch | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Thomas Farm Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Tumbledown Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Tumbledown Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 41-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Muskrat Pond — 23.8 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.711°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Muskrat Pond track the nearby Brush Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Muskrat Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brush Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| West Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Walker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Byron Notch | Gaps | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Whale Back Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Muskrat Pond located?
Muskrat Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.8 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Roxbury topographic quadrangle.
How far is Muskrat Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 23.8 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Muskrat Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Muskrat Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572011 on the Roxbury quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Muskrat 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.