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Whitney Pond — Lakes 25.2 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 578420
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle, the lake known as Whitney Pond sits 25.2 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Whitney Pond as a lake on the Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 578420. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whitney Pond sits at 44.11806° N, 70.47564° W (DMS 44°07′05″ N, 70°28′32″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Whitney Pond itself. The ones closest to Whitney Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hogan Pond | Mechanic Falls | 0.4 mi |
| Green Pond | Mechanic Falls | 1.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Mechanic Falls | 1.9 mi |
| Frog Pond | Mechanic Falls | 2.3 mi |
| Barnett Pond | Oxford | 4 mi |
| Dyer Ice Pond | Casco | 4.5 mi |
| Moose Pond | Norway | 4.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Oxford | 5 mi |
| Little Pond | Norway | 6.1 mi |
| Pleasant Lake | Casco | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Whitney Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogan Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| The Bar | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Green Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Haynes Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hayes Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Tiger Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Dean Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Pigeon Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 25.2 miles (southeast) and you reach Whitney Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 43 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.118°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Whitney Pond track the nearby Hogan Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whitney Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogan Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| The Bar | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Wardwell Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Green Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whitney Pond located?
Whitney Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.2 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whitney Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 25.2 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Whitney Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Whitney Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578420 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Whitney 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.