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Perley Pond — Lakes 30.3 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 573212
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle, the lake known as Perley Pond sits 30.3 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Perley Pond as a lake on the North Sebago topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 573212. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Perley Pond sits at 43.96729° N, 70.74641° W (DMS 43°58′02″ N, 70°44′47″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Perley Pond itself. The ones closest to Perley Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lily Pond | Hiram | 0.3 mi |
| Walden Pond | Hiram | 1.3 mi |
| Granger Pond | Hiram | 2.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Hiram | 2.6 mi |
| Middle Pond | Hiram | 3.4 mi |
| Little Pond | Hiram | 3.4 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Hiram | 4.3 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Hiram | 5 mi |
| Boston Pond | Hiram | 5.3 mi |
| Burbank Pond | Hiram | 5.8 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Perley Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Cole Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Fitch Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Cole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Wrights Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Blackburn Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hancock Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 30.3 miles (south) and you reach Perley Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 52 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.967°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Perley Pond track the nearby Lily Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Perley Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Quarry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Perley Pond located?
Perley Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 30.3 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Perley Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.3 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Perley Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Perley Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573212 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Perley 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: Q33298148.