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Speck Ponds — Lakes 10.7 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Greenwood Quadrangle · GNIS 575996
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Greenwood quadrangle, the lake known as Speck Ponds sits 10.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Speck Ponds as a lake on the Greenwood topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 575996. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Speck Ponds sits at 44.26312° N, 70.70117° W (DMS 44°15′47″ N, 70°42′04″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Speck Ponds itself. The ones closest to Speck Ponds:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Pond | Greenwood | 0.9 mi |
| Furlong Pond | Greenwood | 1.5 mi |
| Papoose Pond | Waterford Flat | 2.2 mi |
| Chalk Pond | East Stoneham | 2.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Greenwood | 3.3 mi |
| Mud Pond | North Waterford | 4.2 mi |
| Oversett Pond | Greenwood | 4.5 mi |
| Kneeland Pond | East Stoneham | 4.6 mi |
| Little Papoose Pond | East Stoneham | 4.8 mi |
| Proctor Pond | North Waterford | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Greenwood Quadrangle
The Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Speck Ponds. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Furlong Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Fisk Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Patch Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Lovejoy Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Carter Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Noyes Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| The Nubble | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 10.7 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Speck Ponds; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 18 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.263°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 10.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Speck Ponds track the nearby Hutchinson Pond lake (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Speck Ponds
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Brown Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Pulpit Rock | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Furlong Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Speck Ponds located?
Speck Ponds is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 10.7 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle.
How far is Speck Ponds from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 18 minutes, 10.7 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Speck Ponds?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Speck Ponds as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575996 on the Greenwood quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Speck Ponds?
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.