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Little Pennesseewassee Pond — Reservoirs 15.1 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Norway Quadrangle · GNIS 569954
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Norway quadrangle, the reservoir known as Little Pennesseewassee Pond sits 15.1 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Little Pennesseewassee Pond as a reservoir on the Norway topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 569954. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Pennesseewassee Pond sits at 44.22436° N, 70.61588° W (DMS 44°13′28″ N, 70°36′57″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Pennesseewassee Pond itself. The ones closest to Little Pennesseewassee Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Pond | Norway | 1.7 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Lake | Norway | 1.7 mi |
| North Pond | West Paris | 3 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Norway | 5.3 mi |
| Hicks Pond | Greenwood | 6.3 mi |
| Bear Pond | Waterford Flat | 7.1 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | West Paris | 7.1 mi |
| Hall Pond | Oxford | 7.9 mi |
| Saturday Pond | Casco | 8.4 mi |
| Twitchell Pond | Greenwood | 9.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Norway Quadrangle
The Norway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Little Pennesseewassee Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hathaway Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Isaiah Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sand Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Crockett Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Witt Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Bogg Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Frost Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 15.1 miles (southeast) and you reach Little Pennesseewassee Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 26 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.224°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Little Pennesseewassee Pond track the nearby Jim Hill summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Pennesseewassee Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Holt Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hathaway Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Pennesseewassee Pond located?
Little Pennesseewassee Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.1 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Norway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Pennesseewassee Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 26 minutes, 15.1 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Pennesseewassee Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Pennesseewassee Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569954 on the Norway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Pennesseewassee 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: Q34903412.