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Northeast Pond — Lakes 22.0 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Buckfield Quadrangle · GNIS 572454
22.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle, Northeast Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Northeast Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 572454). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Northeast Pond sits at 44.34132° N, 70.35348° W (DMS 44°20′29″ N, 70°21′13″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Northeast Pond itself. The ones closest to Northeast Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swan Pond | Buckfield | 1.6 mi |
| Cushman Pond | West Sumner | 2.9 mi |
| Bunganock Pond | Canton | 3.2 mi |
| Little Bear Pond | Buckfield | 3.2 mi |
| Little Labrador Pond | Worthley Pond | 4.3 mi |
| South Pond | Buckfield | 5.3 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | West Sumner | 6.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lake Auburn West | 7.2 mi |
| Moose Pond | West Paris | 8.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Worthley Pond | 8.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Buckfield Quadrangle
The Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Northeast Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cary Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Deacon Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hutchinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bunganock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Oxford | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Swan Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Oxford Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hayford Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 22.0 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Northeast Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 38 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 (44.341°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 22.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Northeast Pond track the nearby Cary Hill summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Northeast Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cary Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Deacon Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hutchinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bunganock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northeast Pond located?
Northeast Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 22.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Northeast Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 38 minutes, 22.0 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Northeast Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Northeast Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572454 on the Buckfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Northeast 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: Q33295318.