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Plain Pond — Lakes 42.7 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 573467
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Kezar Falls quadrangle, the lake known as Plain Pond sits 42.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Plain Pond as a lake on the Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 573467. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Plain Pond sits at 43.80093° N, 70.96955° W (DMS 43°48′03″ N, 70°58′10″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Plain Pond itself. The ones closest to Plain Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mine Pond | Kezar Falls | 0.7 mi |
| Hubbard Pond | Kezar Falls | 1.1 mi |
| Spectacle Ponds | Kezar Falls | 3.5 mi |
| Chalk Pond | Kezar Falls | 3.9 mi |
| Chapman Pond | Kezar Falls | 4.1 mi |
| Trafton Pond | Kezar Falls | 5 mi |
| Jaybird Pond | Kezar Falls | 5.4 mi |
| Little Clemons Pond | Kezar Falls | 6.1 mi |
| Clemons Pond | Brownfield | 6.8 mi |
| Dyer Pond | Brownfield | 7.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle
The Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Plain Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mine Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Hubbard Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| South River | Streams | York County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| John J Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Churchill Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Bickford Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Allen Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 42.7 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Plain Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 73 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.801°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Plain Pond track the nearby Mine Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Plain Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mine Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Hubbard Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| South River | Streams | York County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Plain Pond located?
Plain Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 42.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Plain Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Plain Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Plain Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573467 on the Kezar Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Plain 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: Q33299580.