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North Pond — Lakes 5.6 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 572386
Catalogued on the USGS Bryant Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, North Pond — a lake — lies 5.6 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572386, North Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Bryant Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
North Pond sits at 44.40534° N, 70.67641° W (DMS 44°24′19″ N, 70°40′35″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting North Pond itself. The ones closest to North Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Pond | Bryant Pond | 1.2 mi |
| Indian Pond | Greenwood | 3.7 mi |
| Oversett Pond | Greenwood | 5.4 mi |
| Songo Pond | East Stoneham | 6.5 mi |
| Concord Pond | Mount Zircon | 6.7 mi |
| Little Concord Pond | Mount Zircon | 7.3 mi |
| Shagg Pond | Mount Zircon | 7.3 mi |
| Howard Pond | East Andover | 7.3 mi |
| Washburn Pond | Mount Zircon | 7.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Greenwood | 7.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle
The Bryant Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside North Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCrillian Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Bucks Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| South Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Round Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Alder River South Branch Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Days Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Billings Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 10-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from North Pond — 5.6 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.405°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 5.6-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 North Pond track the nearby McCrillian Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to North Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCrillian Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Bucks Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| South Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Pond located?
North Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 5.6 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is North Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 10 minutes, 5.6 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is North Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies North Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572386 on the Bryant Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit North 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.