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Hall Pond — Reservoirs 20.9 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oxford Quadrangle · GNIS 567511
Catalogued on the USGS Oxford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Hall Pond — a reservoir — lies 20.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567511, Hall Pond is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Oxford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hall Pond sits at 44.21813° N, 70.45686° W (DMS 44°13′05″ N, 70°27′25″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hall Pond itself. The ones closest to Hall Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Norway | 2.6 mi |
| Marshall Pond | Oxford | 3.5 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Oxford | 5.9 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Lake | Norway | 6.2 mi |
| Sand Pond | Norway | 7.7 mi |
| North Pond | West Paris | 7.8 mi |
| Little Pennesseewassee Pond | Norway | 7.9 mi |
| North Pond | West Sumner | 8.1 mi |
| Saturday Pond | Casco | 9.2 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | West Paris | 9.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Oxford Quadrangle
The Oxford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Hall Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singepole Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Durrell Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Little Singepole Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Noble Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Brett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Marie | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Number 4 Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Thomas Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 36-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hall Pond — 20.9 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.218°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 20.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Hall Pond track the nearby Singepole Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hall Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singepole Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Durrell Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Little Singepole Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Noble Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Brett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hall Pond located?
Hall Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 20.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oxford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hall Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 36 minutes, 20.9 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hall Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hall Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567511 on the Oxford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hall 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.