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Washburn Pond — Lakes 13.2 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle · GNIS 577856
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Mount Zircon quadrangle, the lake known as Washburn Pond sits 13.2 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Washburn Pond as a lake on the Mount Zircon topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 577856. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Washburn Pond sits at 44.41963° N, 70.52219° W (DMS 44°25′11″ N, 70°31′20″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Washburn Pond itself. The ones closest to Washburn Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Halfmoon Pond | Mount Zircon | 0.3 mi |
| Shagg Pond | Mount Zircon | 0.5 mi |
| Abbotts Pond | Mount Zircon | 0.7 mi |
| Little Concord Pond | Mount Zircon | 1.3 mi |
| Concord Pond | Mount Zircon | 2.2 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | West Sumner | 4.3 mi |
| Mud Pond | Worthley Pond | 4.7 mi |
| Moose Pond | West Paris | 5.6 mi |
| Little Labrador Pond | Worthley Pond | 5.8 mi |
| Cushman Pond | West Sumner | 7.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Zircon Quadrangle
The Mount Zircon 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Washburn Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Shagg Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Abbotts Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Speckled Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mollyockett Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Davis Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 13.2 miles (east) and you reach Washburn Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 23 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.420°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Washburn Pond track the nearby Halfmoon Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Washburn Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfmoon Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Shagg Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Abbotts Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Concord Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Washburn Pond located?
Washburn Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.2 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Zircon topographic quadrangle.
How far is Washburn Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.2 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Washburn Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Washburn Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577856 on the Mount Zircon quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Washburn 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.