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Proctor Pond — Lakes 11.1 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581183
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle, the lake known as Proctor Pond sits 11.1 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Proctor Pond as a lake on the North Waterford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581183. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Proctor Pond sits at 44.24366° N, 70.79630° W (DMS 44°14′37″ N, 70°47′47″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Proctor Pond itself. The ones closest to Proctor Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitney Pond | North Waterford | 0.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | North Waterford | 0.8 mi |
| Weymouth Pond | North Waterford | 1 mi |
| Little Papoose Pond | East Stoneham | 1.2 mi |
| Trout Pond | North Waterford | 1.6 mi |
| Chalk Pond | East Stoneham | 2.2 mi |
| Kneeland Pond | East Stoneham | 2.4 mi |
| Five Kezar Ponds | North Waterford | 2.6 mi |
| Bradley Pond | North Waterford | 3.3 mi |
| Mosquito Pond | East Stoneham | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Proctor Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Whitney Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Weymouth Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Warren Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Weymouth Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Baldpate | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Trout Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 11.1 miles (south) and you reach Proctor Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 19 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.244°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 11.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Proctor Pond track the nearby Pine Hill summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Proctor Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Whitney Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Weymouth Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Proctor Pond located?
Proctor Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 11.1 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Proctor Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 19 minutes, 11.1 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Proctor Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Proctor Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581183 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Proctor 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: Q33300842.