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Bear Pond — Reservoirs 25.6 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Buckfield Quadrangle · GNIS 561858
25.6 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle, Bear Pond is a reservoir recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bear Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561858). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bear Pond sits at 44.33969° N, 70.27830° W (DMS 44°20′23″ N, 70°16′42″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| North Pond | West Sumner | 6 mi |
| Lake Anasagunticook | Canton | 6.4 mi |
| Worthley Pond | Worthley Pond | 10.4 mi |
| Hall Pond | Oxford | 12.2 mi |
| Marshall Pond | Oxford | 13.1 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Norway | 14 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | West Paris | 14.7 mi |
| North Pond | West Paris | 16.6 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Lake | Norway | 16.8 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Oxford | 17 mi |
Features on the USGS Buckfield Quadrangle
The Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Bear Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayford Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Little Bear Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hayford Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Irish Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Hutchinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Blanchard Stream | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Lively Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 25.6 miles east (bearing E) of Bear Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 44 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 (44.340°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bear Pond track the nearby Hayford Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bear Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayford Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Little Bear Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hayford Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bear Pond located?
Bear Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.6 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bear Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.6 miles east (bearing E) 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 561858 on the Buckfield 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.