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Spectacle Ponds — Lakes 40.7 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 576016
Catalogued on the USGS Kezar Falls quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Spectacle Ponds — a lake — lies 40.7 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576016, Spectacle Ponds is recorded as a lake on the USGS Kezar Falls quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Spectacle Ponds sits at 43.82109° N, 70.90472° W (DMS 43°49′16″ N, 70°54′17″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Spectacle Ponds itself. The ones closest to Spectacle Ponds:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chapman Pond | Kezar Falls | 1.2 mi |
| Trafton Pond | Kezar Falls | 1.8 mi |
| Jaybird Pond | Kezar Falls | 2.4 mi |
| Little Clemons Pond | Kezar Falls | 3.2 mi |
| Hubbard Pond | Kezar Falls | 3.4 mi |
| Plain Pond | Kezar Falls | 3.5 mi |
| Mine Pond | Kezar Falls | 3.8 mi |
| Clemons Pond | Brownfield | 4 mi |
| Chalk Pond | Kezar Falls | 4.8 mi |
| Dyer Pond | Brownfield | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle
The Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Spectacle Ponds. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Chapman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Ossipee River Reservoir | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Stanley Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Ossipee River Reservoir | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Ridlon Brook | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Ridlon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Trafton Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Fork Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 70-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Spectacle Ponds — 40.7 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.821°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Spectacle Ponds track the nearby Black Lake reservoir (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Spectacle Ponds
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Chapman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Ossipee River Reservoir | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Stanley Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spectacle Ponds located?
Spectacle Ponds is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 40.7 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Spectacle Ponds from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.7 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Spectacle Ponds?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Spectacle Ponds as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576016 on the Kezar Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Spectacle 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.
Wikidata: Q33310842.