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Barker Pond — Reservoirs 35.2 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Hiram Quadrangle · GNIS 561606
35.2 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle, Barker Pond is a reservoir 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 Barker Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561606). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Barker Pond sits at 43.89571° N, 70.75672° W (DMS 43°53′45″ N, 70°45′24″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Barker Pond itself. The ones closest to Barker Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock Pond | North Sebago | 3.2 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Cornish | 3.6 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | North Sebago | 5.1 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Pond | Brownfield | 6.8 mi |
| Stanley Pond | Kezar Falls | 7.8 mi |
| Ridlon Brook | Kezar Falls | 8.4 mi |
| Black Lake | Kezar Falls | 9.1 mi |
| Mill Pond | Fryeburg | 10.2 mi |
| Colcord Pond | Kezar Falls | 10.5 mi |
| Bickford Pond | Kezar Falls | 11.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Hiram Quadrangle
The Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Barker Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tear Cap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Lombard Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Middle Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Hancock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Dragon Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Burbank Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 35.2 miles south (bearing S) of Barker Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 60 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 (43.896°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Barker Pond track the nearby Hogfat Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Barker Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogfat Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Southeast Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Tear Cap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hanson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Lombard Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Barker Pond located?
Barker Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 35.2 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle.
How far is Barker Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.2 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Barker Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Barker Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561606 on the Hiram quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Barker Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other reservoirs are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 50 other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34650886.