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Shell Pond — Lakes 14.3 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581202
14.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle, Shell Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Shell Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581202). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Shell Pond sits at 44.24476° N, 70.97115° W (DMS 44°14′41″ N, 70°58′16″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Shell Pond itself. The ones closest to Shell Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Pond | Center Lovell | 1.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Center Lovell | 2.5 mi |
| Moose Pond | Center Lovell | 2.7 mi |
| Little Pond | Speckled Mountain | 2.7 mi |
| Noah Eastman Pond | Center Lovell | 3.5 mi |
| Farrington Pond | Center Lovell | 5.1 mi |
| Bradley Pond | North Waterford | 5.4 mi |
| Trout Pond | North Waterford | 7.3 mi |
| Charles Pond | Center Lovell | 7.6 mi |
| Five Kezar Ponds | North Waterford | 8.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Shell Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rattlesnake Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Adams Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Harndon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Stiles Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Deer Hill Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Little Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lord Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 14.3 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Shell Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 24 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 (44.245°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Shell Pond track the nearby Rattlesnake Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Shell Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rattlesnake Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Palmer Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Adams Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shell Pond located?
Shell Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 14.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Shell Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 24 minutes, 14.3 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Shell Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Shell Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581202 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Shell 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: Q33307954.