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Noah Eastman Pond — Lakes 15.4 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581145
15.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle, Noah Eastman 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 Noah Eastman Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581145). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Noah Eastman Pond sits at 44.20489° N, 70.92637° W (DMS 44°12′18″ N, 70°55′35″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Noah Eastman Pond itself. The ones closest to Noah Eastman Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moose Pond | Center Lovell | 0.9 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Center Lovell | 1.7 mi |
| Farrington Pond | Center Lovell | 1.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Center Lovell | 2.1 mi |
| Little Pond | Speckled Mountain | 3.3 mi |
| Shell Pond | Center Lovell | 3.5 mi |
| Bradley Pond | North Waterford | 3.8 mi |
| Dan Charles Pond | North Waterford | 5.2 mi |
| Charles Pond | Center Lovell | 5.3 mi |
| Trout Pond | North Waterford | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Noah Eastman Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Joe McKeen Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Howard Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sucker Brook Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Timber Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Middle Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Boulder Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 15.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Noah Eastman 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 (44.205°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Noah Eastman Pond track the nearby Peaked Hill summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Noah Eastman Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Joe McKeen Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Howard Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sucker Brook Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Noah Eastman Pond located?
Noah Eastman Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Noah Eastman Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 26 minutes, 15.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Noah Eastman Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Noah Eastman Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581145 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Noah Eastman 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: Q33294740.