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Sunday Pond (historical) — Lakes 38.6 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Richardson Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 576529
Catalogued on the USGS Richardson Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Sunday Pond (historical) — a lake — lies 38.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576529, Sunday Pond (historical) is recorded as a lake on the USGS Richardson Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/12/2013.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sunday Pond (historical) sits at 44.94404° N, 70.99691° W (DMS 44°56′39″ N, 70°59′49″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sunday Pond (historical) itself. The ones closest to Sunday Pond (historical):
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aziscohos Pond | Richardson Pond | 3.3 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 3.6 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 4.4 mi |
| Pepperpot Pond | Richardson Pond | 4.6 mi |
| East Richardson Ponds | Richardson Pond | 5.6 mi |
| Sturtevant Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 5.6 mi |
| Bigelow Pond | Middle Dam | 5.9 mi |
| Skunk Pond | Middle Dam | 6 mi |
| Long Pond | Middle Dam | 6.1 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Middle Dam | 6.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Richardson Pond Quadrangle
The Richardson Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Sunday Pond (historical). A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aziscohos Falls (historical) | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Black Brook Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Low Aziscohos Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Barney Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Observatory Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Aziscohos Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Deer Mountain Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 66-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Sunday Pond (historical) — 38.6 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.944°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sunday Pond (historical) track the nearby Aziscohos Falls (historical) waterfall (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sunday Pond (historical)
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aziscohos Falls (historical) | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Black Brook Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Parker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Little Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sunday Pond (historical) located?
Sunday Pond (historical) is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 38.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Richardson Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sunday Pond (historical) from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.6 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sunday Pond (historical)?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sunday Pond (historical) as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576529 on the Richardson Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sunday Pond (historical)?
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.