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Trout Pond — Lakes 12.1 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581244
12.1 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle, Trout Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Trout Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581244). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Trout Pond sits at 44.23117° N, 70.82411° W (DMS 44°13′52″ N, 70°49′27″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Trout Pond itself. The ones closest to Trout Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weymouth Pond | North Waterford | 1.2 mi |
| Whitney Pond | North Waterford | 1.5 mi |
| Proctor Pond | North Waterford | 1.6 mi |
| Five Kezar Ponds | North Waterford | 1.8 mi |
| Bradley Pond | North Waterford | 1.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | North Waterford | 2.3 mi |
| Little Papoose Pond | East Stoneham | 2.5 mi |
| Dan Charles Pond | North Waterford | 3.4 mi |
| Kneeland Pond | East Stoneham | 3.6 mi |
| Chalk Pond | East Stoneham | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Trout Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Whitehouse Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Weymouth Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Cushman Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Foster Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Weymouth Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Whitney Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Harding Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 12.1 miles south (bearing S) of Trout Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 21 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 (44.231°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Trout Pond track the nearby Allen Mountain summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Trout Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Whitehouse Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Weymouth Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Cushman Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Trout Pond located?
Trout Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.1 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Trout Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 21 minutes, 12.1 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Trout Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Trout Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581244 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Trout 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: Q33317358.