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Skunk Pond — Lakes 32.7 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle · GNIS 575534
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Middle Dam quadrangle, the lake known as Skunk Pond sits 32.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Skunk Pond as a lake on the Middle Dam topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 575534. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Skunk Pond sits at 44.85748° N, 70.98361° W (DMS 44°51′27″ N, 70°59′01″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Skunk Pond itself. The ones closest to Skunk Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Middle Dam | 0.3 mi |
| Bigelow Pond | Middle Dam | 0.4 mi |
| Fox Pond | Middle Dam | 1.3 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Middle Dam | 1.8 mi |
| Sturtevant Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 2 mi |
| Aziscohos Pond | Richardson Pond | 2.7 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 3.4 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 3.4 mi |
| Sunday Pond | Middle Dam | 4.3 mi |
| Pepperpot Pond | Richardson Pond | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle
The Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Skunk Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Ash Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Bigelow Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Fox Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Johnson Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Moose Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Sunday Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Cranberry Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 4.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 32.7 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Skunk Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 56 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.857°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Skunk Pond track the nearby Long Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Skunk Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Ash Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Bigelow Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Fox Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Skunk Pond located?
Skunk Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 32.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle.
How far is Skunk Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.7 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Skunk Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Skunk Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575534 on the Middle Dam quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Skunk 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: Q33309309.