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Bear Pond — Reservoirs 17.8 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 561857
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Waterford Flat quadrangle, the reservoir known as Bear Pond sits 17.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bear Pond as a reservoir on the Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 561857. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bear Pond sits at 44.15183° N, 70.71688° W (DMS 44°09′07″ N, 70°43′01″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bear Pond itself. The ones closest to Bear Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Berry Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 5.6 mi |
| Sand Pond | Norway | 6.2 mi |
| Little Pennesseewassee Pond | Norway | 7.1 mi |
| Cushman Pond | North Waterford | 7.4 mi |
| Saturday Pond | Casco | 8.2 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Lake | Norway | 8.6 mi |
| Heald Pond | North Waterford | 8.7 mi |
| Kezar Lake | Center Lovell | 9.3 mi |
| Keewaydin Lake | East Stoneham | 9.7 mi |
| North Pond | West Paris | 9.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Bear Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mutiny Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Scoggins Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hedgehog Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hawk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Stanwood Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Packard Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Cabbage Yard Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 17.8 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Bear Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 31 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.152°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Bear Pond track the nearby Mill Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bear Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mutiny Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Scoggins Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bear Pond located?
Bear Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bear Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 17.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bear Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bear Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561857 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bear 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: Q34665754.