Wikimedia Commons contributors (CC-BY-SA)
Hancock Pond — Reservoirs 32.1 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 567561
32.1 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle, Hancock Pond is a reservoir recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “Pond located in the towns of Denmark and Sebago, Maine.”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hancock Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 567561). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/05/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hancock Pond sits at 43.94173° N, 70.74576° W (DMS 43°56′30″ N, 70°44′45″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hancock Pond itself. The ones closest to Hancock Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pickerel Pond | North Sebago | 1.9 mi |
| Barker Pond | Hiram | 3.2 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Cornish | 6.7 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Pond | Brownfield | 7.1 mi |
| Mill Pond | Fryeburg | 8.5 mi |
| Stanley Pond | Kezar Falls | 10.2 mi |
| Ridlon Brook | Kezar Falls | 11.2 mi |
| Berry Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 11.4 mi |
| Black Lake | Kezar Falls | 11.4 mi |
| Wards Pond | Fryeburg | 12.2 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Hancock Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Wrights Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Loon Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Whites Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Quarry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Perley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Poors Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Beech Ridge | Ridges | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 32.1 miles south (bearing S) of Hancock Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 55 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 (43.942°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hancock Pond track the nearby Blackburn Point cape (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hancock Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Wrights Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Loon Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hancock Pond located?
Hancock Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 32.1 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hancock Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 32.1 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hancock Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hancock Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567561 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hancock 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: Q137604894.