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Marshall Pond — Reservoirs 24.3 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oxford Quadrangle · GNIS 581455
Catalogued on the USGS Oxford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Marshall Pond — a reservoir — lies 24.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581455, Marshall 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 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Marshall Pond sits at 44.17736° N, 70.41526° W (DMS 44°10′38″ N, 70°24′55″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Marshall Pond itself. The ones closest to Marshall Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Pond | Oxford | 3.5 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Oxford | 3.9 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Norway | 5.6 mi |
| Thompson Lake | Mechanic Falls | 8.1 mi |
| Saturday Pond | Casco | 8.7 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Lake | Norway | 9 mi |
| Sand Pond | Norway | 9.8 mi |
| North Pond | West Sumner | 10.4 mi |
| Little Pennesseewassee Pond | Norway | 10.5 mi |
| Middle Range Pond | Mechanic Falls | 10.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Oxford Quadrangle
The Oxford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Marshall Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunham Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Thomas Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Barnett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sam Rowe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Middle Branch Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Noble Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Hawkes Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| West Branch Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Hawkes Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1908 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 42-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Marshall Pond — 24.3 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 (44.177°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Marshall Pond track the nearby Dunham Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Marshall Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunham Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Thomas Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Barnett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sam Rowe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Middle Branch Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Marshall Pond located?
Marshall Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 24.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oxford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Marshall Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 42 minutes, 24.3 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Marshall Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Marshall Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581455 on the Oxford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Marshall 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: Q34906006.