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Burnt Meadow Pond — Reservoirs 33.5 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Brownfield Quadrangle · GNIS 563260
Catalogued on the USGS Brownfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Burnt Meadow Pond — a reservoir — lies 33.5 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “dam in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563260, Burnt Meadow Pond is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Brownfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Burnt Meadow Pond sits at 43.92575° N, 70.88772° W (DMS 43°55′33″ N, 70°53′16″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Burnt Meadow Pond itself. The ones closest to Burnt Meadow Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Fryeburg | 5.6 mi |
| Stanley Pond | Kezar Falls | 6.2 mi |
| Colcord Pond | Kezar Falls | 6.4 mi |
| Black Lake | Kezar Falls | 6.7 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Cornish | 6.8 mi |
| Barker Pond | Hiram | 6.8 mi |
| Hancock Pond | North Sebago | 7.1 mi |
| Wards Pond | Fryeburg | 7.2 mi |
| Bickford Pond | Kezar Falls | 7.4 mi |
| Ridlon Brook | Kezar Falls | 7.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Brownfield Quadrangle
The Brownfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Burnt Meadow Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durgin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Mountains | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Stone Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Billy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Dyer Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Frost Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Shepards River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 3 mi |
| Peary Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Clemons Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 57-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Burnt Meadow Pond — 33.5 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.926°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Burnt Meadow Pond track the nearby Durgin Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Burnt Meadow Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durgin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Kezar Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Mountains | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Stone Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Burnt Meadow Pond located?
Burnt Meadow Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 33.5 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Brownfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Burnt Meadow Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.5 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Burnt Meadow Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Burnt Meadow Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563260 on the Brownfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Burnt Meadow 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: Q33130100.