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Peat Pond — Lakes 31.0 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Brownfield Quadrangle · GNIS 573124
Catalogued on the USGS Brownfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Peat Pond — a lake — lies 31.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573124, Peat Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Brownfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Peat Pond sits at 43.97257° N, 70.95705° W (DMS 43°58′21″ N, 70°57′25″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Peat Pond itself. The ones closest to Peat Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clays Pond | Brownfield | 0.7 mi |
| Black Pond | Brownfield | 0.9 mi |
| Haley Pond | Brownfield | 1.6 mi |
| Round Pond | Brownfield | 1.6 mi |
| Lovewell Pond | Fryeburg | 2.6 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Fryeburg | 4.2 mi |
| Cat Pond | Fryeburg | 4.5 mi |
| Long Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 5.4 mi |
| Bog Pond | Fryeburg | 5.6 mi |
| Dyer Pond | Brownfield | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Brownfield Quadrangle
The Brownfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Peat Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Paine Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Clays Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bald Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Haley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Peary Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Long Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 53-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Peat Pond — 31.0 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.973°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Peat Pond track the nearby Haley Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Peat Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Paine Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Clays Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bald Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Peat Pond located?
Peat Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 31.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Brownfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Peat Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 31.0 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Peat Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Peat Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573124 on the Brownfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Peat 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.