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Bryant Pond — Reservoirs 7.1 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 563100
7.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle, Bryant Pond is a reservoir recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “reservoir in Oxford County, Maine, USA”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bryant Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bryant Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 563100). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bryant Pond sits at 44.37590° N, 70.65163° W (DMS 44°22′33″ N, 70°39′06″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bryant Pond itself. The ones closest to Bryant Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Twitchell Pond | Greenwood | 1.9 mi |
| Alder River South Branch Reservoir | Bryant Pond | 2.9 mi |
| Round Pond | Bryant Pond | 3.1 mi |
| Hicks Pond | Greenwood | 4.5 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | West Paris | 5.3 mi |
| North Pond | West Paris | 8 mi |
| Mount Zircon Reservoir | Mount Zircon | 9.3 mi |
| Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir | East Stoneham | 9.3 mi |
| Little Pennesseewassee Pond | Norway | 10.6 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Lake | Norway | 10.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle
The Bryant Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Bryant Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| South Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Bucks Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| McCrillian Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Alder River South Branch Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Round Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Howe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Lake Christopher.
Lake Christopher, also known as Bryant Pond, is a two-mile long lake in western Maine. The lake is located in the towns of Woodstock and Greenwood in Oxford County, Maine. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 7.1 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Bryant Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 12 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 (44.376°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 7.1-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Bryant Pond track the nearby Mount Christopher summit (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bryant Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Christopher | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Indian Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Fuller Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bryant Pond located?
Bryant Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 7.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bryant Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 12 minutes, 7.1 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bryant Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bryant Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563100 on the Bryant Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bryant Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
What other names has Bryant Pond been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Lake Christopher.
How many other reservoirs are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 50 other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34878753.