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Songo Pond — Lakes 3.1 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 581211
3.1 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle, Songo Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Songo Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581211). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Songo Pond sits at 44.35947° N, 70.79134° W (DMS 44°21′34″ N, 70°47′29″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Songo Pond itself. The ones closest to Songo Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunken Pond | East Stoneham | 3.2 mi |
| Broken Bridge Pond | East Stoneham | 3.6 mi |
| Crocker Pond | East Stoneham | 3.9 mi |
| Trout Pond | East Stoneham | 4.2 mi |
| Mosquito Pond | East Stoneham | 4.2 mi |
| Round Pond | East Stoneham | 4.3 mi |
| Kneeland Pond | East Stoneham | 5.6 mi |
| South Pond | Bryant Pond | 5.7 mi |
| Oversett Pond | Greenwood | 5.9 mi |
| North Pond | Bryant Pond | 6.5 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Songo Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emery Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Patte Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Wild Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Grover Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Browns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Cummings Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Ingham Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Browns Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| East Branch Pleasant River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 3.1 miles south (bearing S) of Songo Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 5 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 (44.359°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 3.1-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Songo Pond track the nearby Emery Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Songo Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emery Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Patte Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Wild Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Grover Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Songo Pond located?
Songo Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 3.1 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Songo Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 5 minutes, 3.1 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Songo Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Songo Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581211 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Songo 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: Q33310157.