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South Pond — Lakes 5.3 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 575891
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Bryant Pond quadrangle, the lake known as South Pond sits 5.3 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists South Pond as a lake on the Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 575891. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
South Pond sits at 44.38932° N, 70.68397° W (DMS 44°23′22″ N, 70°41′02″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting South Pond itself. The ones closest to South Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Pond | Bryant Pond | 1.2 mi |
| Indian Pond | Greenwood | 2.9 mi |
| Oversett Pond | Greenwood | 4.3 mi |
| Songo Pond | East Stoneham | 5.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Greenwood | 6.8 mi |
| Concord Pond | Mount Zircon | 7.5 mi |
| Furlong Pond | Greenwood | 7.5 mi |
| Shagg Pond | Mount Zircon | 7.9 mi |
| Little Concord Pond | Mount Zircon | 8 mi |
| Hutchinson Pond | Greenwood | 8 mi |
Features on the USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle
The Bryant Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside South Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Alder River South Branch Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Round Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| McCrillian Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bucks Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Howe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 5.3 miles (east-southeast) and you reach South Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 9 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.389°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 5.3-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 South Pond track the nearby Oak Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to South Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Alder River South Branch Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Round Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Pond located?
South Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 5.3 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is South Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 9 minutes, 5.3 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is South Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies South Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575891 on the Bryant Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit South 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: Q33310554.