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Colcord Pond — Reservoirs 39.4 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 564176
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Kezar Falls quadrangle, the reservoir known as Colcord Pond sits 39.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Colcord Pond as a reservoir on the Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 564176. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Colcord Pond sits at 43.84759° N, 70.95749° W (DMS 43°50′51″ N, 70°57′27″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Colcord Pond itself. The ones closest to Colcord Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bickford Pond | Kezar Falls | 1 mi |
| Black Lake | Kezar Falls | 2.4 mi |
| Stanley Pond | Kezar Falls | 3.5 mi |
| Ridlon Brook | Kezar Falls | 4.6 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Pond | Brownfield | 6.4 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Cornish | 8 mi |
| Barker Pond | Hiram | 10.5 mi |
| Wards Pond | Fryeburg | 11.3 mi |
| Mill Pond | Fryeburg | 11.5 mi |
| Hancock Pond | North Sebago | 12.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle
The Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Colcord Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moulton Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Thurston Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bickford Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| John J Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Devils Den | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Stacy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Chalk Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Fork Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Hubbard Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 39.4 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Colcord Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 68 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.848°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Colcord Pond track the nearby Moulton Ridge (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Colcord Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moulton Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Thurston Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bickford Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| John J Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Devils Den | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Colcord Pond located?
Colcord Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 39.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Colcord Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Colcord Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Colcord Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564176 on the Kezar Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Colcord 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: Q34881060.