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Swan Pond — Lakes 23.0 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Buckfield Quadrangle · GNIS 576581
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Buckfield quadrangle, the lake known as Swan Pond sits 23.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Swan Pond as a lake on the Buckfield topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 576581. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Swan Pond sits at 44.32066° N, 70.33884° W (DMS 44°19′14″ N, 70°20′20″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Swan Pond itself. The ones closest to Swan Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Pond | Buckfield | 1.6 mi |
| Little Bear Pond | Buckfield | 3.3 mi |
| Cushman Pond | West Sumner | 4.1 mi |
| South Pond | Buckfield | 4.1 mi |
| Bunganock Pond | Canton | 4.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lake Auburn West | 5.7 mi |
| Little Labrador Pond | Worthley Pond | 5.8 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | West Sumner | 7.4 mi |
| Moose Pond | West Paris | 9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Worthley Pond | 9.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Buckfield Quadrangle
The Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Swan Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Irish Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Oxford Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hutchinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Northeast Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Cary Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Oxford | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Swan Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| West Branch Nezinscot River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| East Branch Nezinscot River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 23.0 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Swan Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 39 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.321°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Swan Pond track the nearby Mitchell Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Swan Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Irish Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Oxford Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hutchinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Northeast Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Swan Pond located?
Swan Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Swan Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 39 minutes, 23.0 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Swan Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Swan Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576581 on the Buckfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Swan 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: Q33314143.