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Stearns Pond — Lakes 19.6 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 581221
Catalogued on the USGS Pleasant Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Stearns Pond — a lake — lies 19.6 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581221, Stearns Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Pleasant Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stearns Pond sits at 44.12162° N, 70.77715° W (DMS 44°07′18″ N, 70°46′38″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Stearns Pond itself. The ones closest to Stearns Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Webber Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 2 mi |
| Black Pond | North Waterford | 2 mi |
| Little Loose Pond | Waterford Flat | 2.1 mi |
| Keyes Pond | North Waterford | 2.6 mi |
| Cabbage Yard Pond | Waterford Flat | 2.9 mi |
| Duck Pond | North Waterford | 3.8 mi |
| Lily Pond | North Waterford | 4.6 mi |
| Little Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 4.6 mi |
| Dan Charles Pond | North Waterford | 4.8 mi |
| Bog Pond | Waterford Flat | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Pleasant Mountain Quadrangle
The Pleasant Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Stearns Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plummer Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Green Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Webber Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Berry Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Pickett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Ingalls Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Plummer Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 34-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Stearns Pond — 19.6 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 (44.122°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Stearns Pond track the nearby Powers Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stearns Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powers Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Duck Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Plummer Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Marr Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Green Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stearns Pond located?
Stearns Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.6 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Pleasant Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stearns Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 19.6 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Stearns Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Stearns Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581221 on the Pleasant Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Stearns 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: Q33312177.