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Sunken Pond — Lakes 6.2 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 581234
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle, the lake known as Sunken Pond sits 6.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Sunken Pond as a lake on the East Stoneham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581234. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sunken Pond sits at 44.31712° N, 70.81645° W (DMS 44°19′02″ N, 70°48′59″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sunken Pond itself. The ones closest to Sunken Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broken Bridge Pond | East Stoneham | 0.4 mi |
| Crocker Pond | East Stoneham | 0.7 mi |
| Round Pond | East Stoneham | 1.2 mi |
| Mosquito Pond | East Stoneham | 1.5 mi |
| Kneeland Pond | East Stoneham | 3 mi |
| Songo Pond | East Stoneham | 3.2 mi |
| Little Papoose Pond | East Stoneham | 4 mi |
| Trout Pond | East Stoneham | 4.6 mi |
| Chalk Pond | East Stoneham | 4.9 mi |
| Proctor Pond | North Waterford | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Sunken Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl Marsh | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Patte Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Broken Bridge Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| New England Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Crocker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Browns Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mosquito Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 6.2 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Sunken Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 11 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.317°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 6.2-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Sunken Pond track the nearby Waterfowl Marsh swamp (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sunken Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfowl Marsh | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Patte Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Broken Bridge Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| New England Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sunken Pond located?
Sunken Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 6.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sunken Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 11 minutes, 6.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sunken Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sunken Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581234 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sunken 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.