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Oversett Pond — Lakes 7.6 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Greenwood Quadrangle · GNIS 572878
Catalogued on the USGS Greenwood quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Oversett Pond — a lake — lies 7.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572878, Oversett Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Greenwood quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Oversett Pond sits at 44.32706° N, 70.68034° W (DMS 44°19′37″ N, 70°40′49″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Oversett Pond itself. The ones closest to Oversett Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Pond | Greenwood | 2.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Greenwood | 2.8 mi |
| Furlong Pond | Greenwood | 3.2 mi |
| Hutchinson Pond | Greenwood | 3.9 mi |
| South Pond | Bryant Pond | 4.3 mi |
| Speck Ponds | Greenwood | 4.5 mi |
| North Pond | Bryant Pond | 5.4 mi |
| Songo Pond | East Stoneham | 5.9 mi |
| Chalk Pond | East Stoneham | 6 mi |
| Mosquito Pond | East Stoneham | 6.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Greenwood Quadrangle
The Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Oversett Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oversett Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Bald Bluff | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Uncle Tom Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Halls Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hicks Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sanborn River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Elwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Niles Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Payne Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Twitchell Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 13-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Oversett Pond — 7.6 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.327°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 7.6-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 Oversett Pond track the nearby Oversett Mountain summit (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Oversett Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oversett Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Bald Bluff | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Uncle Tom Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Halls Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hicks Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Oversett Pond located?
Oversett Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 7.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle.
How far is Oversett Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 13 minutes, 7.6 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Oversett Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Oversett Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572878 on the Greenwood quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Oversett 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.