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Pepperpot Pond — Lakes 35.9 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Richardson Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 573186
35.9 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Richardson Pond topographic quadrangle, Pepperpot Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Richardson Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pepperpot Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573186). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pepperpot Pond sits at 44.91715° N, 70.91087° W (DMS 44°55′02″ N, 70°54′39″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pepperpot Pond itself. The ones closest to Pepperpot Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Richardson Ponds | Richardson Pond | 1.3 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 2 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 2.4 mi |
| Goodwin Pond | Oquossoc | 3.5 mi |
| Aziscohos Pond | Richardson Pond | 4.2 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Middle Dam | 4.4 mi |
| Sunday Pond (historical) | Richardson Pond | 4.6 mi |
| Fox Pond | Middle Dam | 5 mi |
| Long Pond | Middle Dam | 5.2 mi |
| Little Mud Pond | Oquossoc | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Richardson Pond Quadrangle
The Richardson Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Pepperpot Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Fish Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| East Richardson Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Deer Mountain Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Big Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Observatory Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 35.9 miles north (bearing N) of Pepperpot Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 62 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. Being this far north (lat 44.917°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pepperpot Pond track the nearby Mill Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pepperpot Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Fish Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| East Richardson Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pepperpot Pond located?
Pepperpot Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 35.9 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Richardson Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pepperpot Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 35.9 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pepperpot Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pepperpot Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573186 on the Richardson Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pepperpot 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: Q33297824.