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Cushman Pond — Reservoirs 12.9 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 580998
12.9 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle, Cushman Pond is a reservoir recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Cushman Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 580998). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cushman Pond sits at 44.22028° N, 70.83202° W (DMS 44°13′13″ N, 70°49′55″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cushman Pond itself. The ones closest to Cushman Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heald Pond | North Waterford | 1.8 mi |
| Keewaydin Lake | East Stoneham | 3 mi |
| Virginia Lake | East Stoneham | 3.9 mi |
| Kezar Lake | Center Lovell | 4 mi |
| Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir | East Stoneham | 7.1 mi |
| Bear Pond | Waterford Flat | 7.4 mi |
| Berry Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 8.4 mi |
| Little Pennesseewassee Pond | Norway | 10.7 mi |
| Hicks Pond | Greenwood | 10.7 mi |
| Sand Pond | Norway | 11 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Cushman Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDaniels Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Whitehouse Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Skillings Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Trout Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Kenniston Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Weymouth Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Foster Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Five Kezar Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Flat Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 12.9 miles south (bearing S) of Cushman Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 22 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 (44.220°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Cushman Pond track the nearby McDaniels Hill summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cushman Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDaniels Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Whitehouse Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Skillings Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Trout Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cushman Pond located?
Cushman Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.9 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cushman Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 22 minutes, 12.9 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cushman Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cushman Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580998 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cushman 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: Q34719927.