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Whitney Pond — Lakes 11.9 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581270
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle, the lake known as Whitney Pond sits 11.9 miles south 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 North Waterford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581270. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Whitney Pond sits at 44.23242° N, 70.79405° W (DMS 44°13′57″ N, 70°47′39″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Weymouth Pond | North Waterford | 0.4 mi |
| Proctor Pond | North Waterford | 0.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | North Waterford | 0.9 mi |
| Trout Pond | North Waterford | 1.5 mi |
| Five Kezar Ponds | North Waterford | 1.9 mi |
| Little Papoose Pond | East Stoneham | 2 mi |
| Chalk Pond | East Stoneham | 2.6 mi |
| Kneeland Pond | East Stoneham | 3.1 mi |
| Bradley Pond | North Waterford | 3.4 mi |
| Dan Charles Pond | North Waterford | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Whitney Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weymouth Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Baldpate | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Weymouth Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Proctor Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Warren Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Trout Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 11.9 miles (south) and you reach Whitney Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 20 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.232°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 11.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Whitney Pond track the nearby Weymouth Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Whitney Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weymouth Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Baldpate | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Weymouth Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Proctor Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Whitney Pond located?
Whitney Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 11.9 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Whitney Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 20 minutes, 11.9 miles south (bearing S) 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 581270 on the North Waterford 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.