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Paine Pond — Lakes 15.0 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Paris Quadrangle · GNIS 572930
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS West Paris quadrangle, the lake known as Paine Pond sits 15.0 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Paine Pond as a lake on the West Paris topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 572930. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Paine Pond sits at 44.26442° N, 70.55629° W (DMS 44°15′52″ N, 70°33′23″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Paine Pond itself. The ones closest to Paine Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bird Pond | Norway | 1.2 mi |
| Round Pond | Norway | 4.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Greenwood | 5 mi |
| Moose Pond | West Paris | 5.5 mi |
| Furlong Pond | Greenwood | 6.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Oxford | 6.8 mi |
| Speck Ponds | Greenwood | 7.2 mi |
| Oversett Pond | Greenwood | 7.5 mi |
| Hutchinson Pond | Greenwood | 7.6 mi |
| Indian Pond | Greenwood | 7.8 mi |
Features on the USGS West Paris Quadrangle
The West Paris 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Paine Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bisco Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Cole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Moody Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| North Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Witt Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Snow Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Stearns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 15.0 miles (southeast) and you reach Paine Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 26 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.264°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Paine Pond track the nearby Hedgehog Hill summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Paine Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bird Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Elm Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bisco Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Paine Pond located?
Paine Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.0 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Paris topographic quadrangle.
How far is Paine Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 26 minutes, 15.0 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Paine Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Paine Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572930 on the West Paris quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Paine 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: Q33296676.