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Weymouth Pond — Lakes 12.2 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581261
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle, the lake known as Weymouth Pond sits 12.2 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Weymouth Pond as a lake on the North Waterford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581261. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Weymouth Pond sits at 44.22887° N, 70.80110° W (DMS 44°13′44″ N, 70°48′04″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Weymouth Pond itself. The ones closest to Weymouth Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitney Pond | North Waterford | 0.4 mi |
| Proctor Pond | North Waterford | 1 mi |
| Trout Pond | North Waterford | 1.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | North Waterford | 1.4 mi |
| Five Kezar Ponds | North Waterford | 1.6 mi |
| Little Papoose Pond | East Stoneham | 2.3 mi |
| Chalk Pond | East Stoneham | 3 mi |
| Bradley Pond | North Waterford | 3 mi |
| Kneeland Pond | East Stoneham | 3.4 mi |
| Dan Charles Pond | North Waterford | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Weymouth Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weymouth Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Whitney Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Baldpate | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Proctor Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Trout Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Warren Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 12.2 miles (south) and you reach Weymouth Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 21 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.229°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Weymouth Pond track the nearby Weymouth Hill summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Weymouth Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weymouth Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Whitney Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Baldpate | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Proctor Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Weymouth Pond located?
Weymouth Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.2 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Weymouth Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 21 minutes, 12.2 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Weymouth Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Weymouth Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581261 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Weymouth 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.