Wikimedia Commons (File:Sprague's journal of Maine history (IA spraguesjournalo05spra).pdf)
Heald Pond — Reservoirs 13.5 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581058
13.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle, Heald 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 Heald Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581058). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Heald Pond sits at 44.21811° N, 70.86736° W (DMS 44°13′05″ N, 70°52′02″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Heald Pond itself. The ones closest to Heald Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cushman Pond | North Waterford | 1.8 mi |
| Kezar Lake | Center Lovell | 2.7 mi |
| Keewaydin Lake | East Stoneham | 3.5 mi |
| Virginia Lake | East Stoneham | 3.7 mi |
| Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir | East Stoneham | 7.6 mi |
| Berry Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 8.7 mi |
| Bear Pond | Waterford Flat | 8.7 mi |
| Hicks Pond | Greenwood | 12.3 mi |
| Little Pennesseewassee Pond | Norway | 12.5 mi |
| Sand Pond | Norway | 12.8 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Heald Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Trout Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Whiting Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Kenniston Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Flat Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Amos Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bradley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Skillings Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Cushman Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Whitehouse Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 13.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Heald Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 23 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 (44.218°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Heald Pond track the nearby Little Trout Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Heald Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Trout Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Whiting Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Kenniston Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Flat Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Amos Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Heald Pond located?
Heald Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Heald Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Heald Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Heald Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581058 on the North Waterford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Heald 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: Q34889493.