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Walden Pond — Lakes 31.1 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Hiram Quadrangle · GNIS 577779
31.1 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle, Walden Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Walden Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 577779). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/05/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Walden Pond sits at 43.95501° N, 70.76569° W (DMS 43°57′18″ N, 70°45′56″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Walden Pond itself. The ones closest to Walden Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lily Pond | Hiram | 1 mi |
| Granger Pond | Hiram | 1.1 mi |
| Perley Pond | North Sebago | 1.3 mi |
| Mud Pond | Hiram | 1.7 mi |
| Little Pond | Hiram | 2.5 mi |
| Middle Pond | Hiram | 2.6 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Hiram | 3.8 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Hiram | 4.1 mi |
| Boston Pond | Hiram | 4.1 mi |
| Burbank Pond | Hiram | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Hiram Quadrangle
The Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Walden Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Granger Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Fessenden Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Middle Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Pickett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Boston Hills | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 31.1 miles south (bearing S) of Walden Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 53 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 (43.955°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Walden Pond track the nearby Lily Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Walden Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Granger Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Blackburn Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Quarry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Walden Pond located?
Walden Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 31.1 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle.
How far is Walden Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 31.1 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Walden Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Walden Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577779 on the Hiram quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Walden 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.