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Shagg Pond — Lakes 12.8 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle · GNIS 575288
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Mount Zircon quadrangle, the lake known as Shagg Pond sits 12.8 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Shagg Pond as a lake on the Mount Zircon topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 575288. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Shagg Pond sits at 44.42357° N, 70.53086° W (DMS 44°25′25″ N, 70°31′51″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Shagg Pond itself. The ones closest to Shagg Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Washburn Pond | Mount Zircon | 0.5 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Mount Zircon | 0.8 mi |
| Abbotts Pond | Mount Zircon | 0.8 mi |
| Little Concord Pond | Mount Zircon | 0.9 mi |
| Concord Pond | Mount Zircon | 1.7 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | West Sumner | 4.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Worthley Pond | 5 mi |
| Moose Pond | West Paris | 5.9 mi |
| Little Labrador Pond | Worthley Pond | 6.3 mi |
| North Pond | Bryant Pond | 7.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle
The Mount Zircon 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Shagg Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Abbotts Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Little Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Speckled Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mollyockett Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Davis Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 12.8 miles (east) and you reach Shagg Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 22 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.424°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Shagg Pond track the nearby Washburn Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Shagg Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Abbotts Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Little Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shagg Pond located?
Shagg Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.8 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Zircon topographic quadrangle.
How far is Shagg Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 22 minutes, 12.8 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Shagg Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Shagg Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575288 on the Mount Zircon quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Shagg 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: Q33307534.