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Surplus Pond — Lakes 19.0 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Andover Quadrangle · GNIS 576565
Catalogued on the USGS Andover quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Surplus Pond — a lake — lies 19.0 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576565, Surplus Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Andover quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Surplus Pond sits at 44.67491° N, 70.86403° W (DMS 44°40′30″ N, 70°51′51″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Surplus Pond itself. The ones closest to Surplus Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| C Pond | B Pond | 3.1 mi |
| North Pond | B Pond | 6.2 mi |
| B Pond | B Pond | 6.7 mi |
| Pond in the River | Middle Dam | 6.8 mi |
| Mollidgewock Pond | Umbagog Lake South | 7.7 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Ellis Pond | 9.3 mi |
| Speck Pond | Old Speck Mountain | 9.4 mi |
| Sunday Pond | Middle Dam | 9.6 mi |
| Little Ellis Pond | Ellis Pond | 9.8 mi |
| Metallak Pond | Metallak Mountain | 10.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Andover Quadrangle
The Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Surplus Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Frye Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Burroughs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| The Cataracts | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Hall Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| C Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Sawyer Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Gregg Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Moody Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| C Bluff Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 33-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Surplus Pond — 19.0 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.675°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Surplus Pond track the nearby Wyman Mountain summit (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Surplus Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dunn Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Frye Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Burroughs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Surplus Pond located?
Surplus Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.0 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Andover topographic quadrangle.
How far is Surplus Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 33 minutes, 19.0 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Surplus Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Surplus Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576565 on the Andover quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Surplus 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.