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Pleasant Pond — Lakes 27.9 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle · GNIS 573508
Catalogued on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Pleasant Pond — a lake — lies 27.9 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573508, Pleasant Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pleasant Pond sits at 44.00796° N, 70.88843° W (DMS 44°00′29″ N, 70°53′18″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 1.7 mi |
| Lovewell Pond | Fryeburg | 2.2 mi |
| Cat Pond | Fryeburg | 2.4 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Hiram | 3.3 mi |
| Round Pond | Brownfield | 3.5 mi |
| Clays Pond | Brownfield | 3.7 mi |
| Dead Lake | Fryeburg | 3.8 mi |
| Bog Pond | Fryeburg | 3.8 mi |
| Black Pond | Brownfield | 4 mi |
| Peat Pond | Brownfield | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle
The Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 33 catalogued natural features alongside Pleasant Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Walker Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Stanley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Lovewell Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Cat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Fight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 48-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Pleasant Pond — 27.9 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.008°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pleasant Pond track the nearby Mill Pond reservoir (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pleasant Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Walker Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Stanley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pleasant Pond located?
Pleasant Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 27.9 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pleasant Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 27.9 miles south (bearing S) 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 573508 on the Fryeburg 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.