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Hicks Pond — Reservoirs 9.3 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Greenwood Quadrangle · GNIS 567996
9.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle, Hicks Pond is a reservoir recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hicks Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 567996). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hicks Pond sits at 44.31046° N, 70.65500° W (DMS 44°18′38″ N, 70°39′18″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hicks Pond itself. The ones closest to Hicks Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Twitchell Pond | Greenwood | 3.6 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | West Paris | 4.1 mi |
| North Pond | West Paris | 4.1 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Bryant Pond | 4.5 mi |
| Little Pennesseewassee Pond | Norway | 6.3 mi |
| Alder River South Branch Reservoir | Bryant Pond | 6.4 mi |
| Round Pond | Bryant Pond | 6.6 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Lake | Norway | 6.7 mi |
| Sand Pond | Norway | 7.9 mi |
| Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir | East Stoneham | 8.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Greenwood Quadrangle
The Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Hicks Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanborn River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Niles Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Noyes Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Patch Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Oversett Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Oversett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Halls Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bald Bluff | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 9.3 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Hicks Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 16 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 (44.310°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 9.3-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Hicks Pond track the nearby Sanborn River stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hicks Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanborn River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Niles Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Noyes Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Patch Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hicks Pond located?
Hicks Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 9.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hicks Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 16 minutes, 9.3 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hicks Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hicks Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567996 on the Greenwood quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hicks 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.