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Pleasant Pond — Lakes 15.8 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Sumner Quadrangle · GNIS 573504
15.8 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS West Sumner topographic quadrangle, Pleasant Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS West Sumner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pleasant Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573504). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pleasant Pond sits at 44.36909° N, 70.47210° W (DMS 44°22′09″ N, 70°28′20″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pleasant Pond itself. The ones closest to Pleasant Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Labrador Pond | Worthley Pond | 3 mi |
| Moose Pond | West Paris | 3.1 mi |
| Cushman Pond | West Sumner | 3.3 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Mount Zircon | 3.9 mi |
| Washburn Pond | Mount Zircon | 4.3 mi |
| Abbotts Pond | Mount Zircon | 4.7 mi |
| Shagg Pond | Mount Zircon | 4.8 mi |
| Little Concord Pond | Mount Zircon | 5.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Worthley Pond | 5.7 mi |
| Northeast Pond | Buckfield | 6.2 mi |
Features on the USGS West Sumner Quadrangle
The West Sumner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Pleasant Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Ryemoor Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Spruce Hills | Ranges | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Damon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Cushman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Sumner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Cushman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 15.8 miles east (bearing E) of Pleasant Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 27 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. At this latitude (44.369°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Pleasant Pond track the nearby Heath Hill summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pleasant Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Ryemoor Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Parsonage Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Russell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pleasant Pond located?
Pleasant Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.8 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Sumner topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pleasant Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 27 minutes, 15.8 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pleasant Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pleasant Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573504 on the West Sumner quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pleasant 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.