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North Pond — Lakes 18.0 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS B Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 572387
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS B Pond quadrangle, the lake known as North Pond sits 18.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists North Pond as a lake on the B Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 572387. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
North Pond sits at 44.62995° N, 70.97233° W (DMS 44°37′48″ N, 70°58′20″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mollidgewock Pond | Umbagog Lake South | 3.9 mi |
| Speck Pond | Old Speck Mountain | 4.6 mi |
| Surplus Pond | Andover | 6.2 mi |
| C Pond | B Pond | 7.5 mi |
| B Pond | B Pond | 7.9 mi |
| Pond in the River | Middle Dam | 9.4 mi |
| Sunday Pond | Middle Dam | 11.7 mi |
| Jims Pond | Puzzle Mountain | 12.7 mi |
| Upper Richardson Lake | Metallak Mountain | 14.3 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Ellis Pond | 14.7 mi |
Features on the USGS B Pond Quadrangle
The B Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside North Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Whitecap Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Dunn Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Surplus Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| East B Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Dunn Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Rabbit Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.6 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 18.0 miles (north-northwest) and you reach North Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 31 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.630°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at North Pond track the nearby Black Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to North Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Whitecap Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hemenway Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Sable Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Pond located?
North Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS B Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is North Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 18.0 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) 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 572387 on the B 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.
Wikidata: Q33295150.