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Speck Pond — Lakes 14.2 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 575994
14.2 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle, Speck Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Speck Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 575994). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Speck Pond sits at 44.56370° N, 70.97295° W (DMS 44°33′49″ N, 70°58′23″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Speck Pond itself. The ones closest to Speck Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Pond | B Pond | 4.6 mi |
| Mollidgewock Pond | Umbagog Lake South | 8 mi |
| Surplus Pond | Andover | 9.4 mi |
| Jims Pond | Puzzle Mountain | 10.5 mi |
| C Pond | B Pond | 11.5 mi |
| B Pond | B Pond | 12.4 mi |
| Howard Pond | East Andover | 13 mi |
| Pond in the River | Middle Dam | 13.9 mi |
| Trout Pond | East Stoneham | 14.2 mi |
| Davis Pond | East Andover | 14.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle
The Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Speck Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahoosuc Arm | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Notch 2 | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mahoosuc Range | Ranges | Oxford County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Old Speck Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mahoosuc Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mahoosuc Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Fulling Mill Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Moose Cave Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 14.2 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Speck 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 (44.564°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Speck Pond track the nearby Mahoosuc Arm summit (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Speck Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahoosuc Arm | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Notch 2 | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mahoosuc Range | Ranges | Oxford County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Old Speck Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mahoosuc Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Speck Pond located?
Speck Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 14.2 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Speck Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 24 minutes, 14.2 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Speck Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Speck Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575994 on the Old Speck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Speck 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.