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Trafton Pond — Lakes 39.0 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 577269
39.0 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle, Trafton Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Trafton Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 577269). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Trafton Pond sits at 43.84590° N, 70.89110° W (DMS 43°50′45″ N, 70°53′28″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Trafton Pond itself. The ones closest to Trafton Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jaybird Pond | Kezar Falls | 0.6 mi |
| Chapman Pond | Kezar Falls | 0.9 mi |
| Little Clemons Pond | Kezar Falls | 1.4 mi |
| Spectacle Ponds | Kezar Falls | 1.8 mi |
| Clemons Pond | Brownfield | 2.2 mi |
| Dyer Pond | Brownfield | 3.4 mi |
| Hubbard Pond | Kezar Falls | 4.6 mi |
| Chalk Pond | Kezar Falls | 4.9 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Hiram | 4.9 mi |
| Tenmile Pond | Hiram | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle
The Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Trafton Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaybird Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Stanley Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Chapman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Fork Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Little Clemons Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Black Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Spectacle Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Stacy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Ridlon Brook | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 39.0 miles south (bearing S) of Trafton Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 67 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.846°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Trafton Pond track the nearby Jaybird Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Trafton Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaybird Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Stanley Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Chapman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Fork Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Little Clemons Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Trafton Pond located?
Trafton Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 39.0 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Trafton Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 39.0 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Trafton Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Trafton Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577269 on the Kezar Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Trafton 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: Q33317114.