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Bickford Pond — Reservoirs 40.2 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 562116
40.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle, Bickford Pond is a reservoir recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bickford Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562116). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bickford Pond sits at 43.83812° N, 70.97180° W (DMS 43°50′17″ N, 70°58′18″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bickford Pond itself. The ones closest to Bickford Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colcord Pond | Kezar Falls | 1 mi |
| Black Lake | Kezar Falls | 2.9 mi |
| Stanley Pond | Kezar Falls | 4.1 mi |
| Ridlon Brook | Kezar Falls | 4.9 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Pond | Brownfield | 7.4 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Cornish | 8.8 mi |
| Barker Pond | Hiram | 11.4 mi |
| Wards Pond | Fryeburg | 11.9 mi |
| Mill Pond | Fryeburg | 12.3 mi |
| Hancock Pond | North Sebago | 13.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle
The Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Bickford Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| John J Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Thurston Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Colcord Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Moulton Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Chalk Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hubbard Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mine Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Stacy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Devils Den | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Plain Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 40.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Bickford Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 69 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 (43.838°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bickford Pond track the nearby John J Island (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bickford Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John J Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Thurston Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Colcord Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Moulton Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Chalk Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bickford Pond located?
Bickford Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 40.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bickford Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bickford Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bickford Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562116 on the Kezar Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bickford 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: Q34670310.