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Middle Range Pond — Reservoirs 33.0 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 1774206
33.0 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle, Middle Range Pond is a reservoir recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Middle Range Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1774206). Catalogued in GNIS since 01/08/1998.
Coordinates & physical setting
Middle Range Pond sits at 44.02007° N, 70.39450° W (DMS 44°01′12″ N, 70°23′40″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Middle Range Pond itself. The ones closest to Middle Range Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thompson Lake | Mechanic Falls | 5.9 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Oxford | 8.5 mi |
| Saturday Pond | Casco | 10.3 mi |
| Marshall Pond | Oxford | 10.9 mi |
| Hall Pond | Oxford | 14 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Norway | 15.1 mi |
| Sand Pond | Norway | 16.5 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Lake | Norway | 17.2 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | North Sebago | 17.4 mi |
| Little Pennesseewassee Pond | Norway | 17.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Middle Range Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estes Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| May Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Middle Range Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Upper Range Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Range Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Wilson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| White Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Black Cat Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Tripp Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 33.0 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Middle Range Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 57 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 (44.020°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Middle Range Pond track the nearby Estes Bog lake (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Middle Range Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estes Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| May Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Middle Range Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Upper Range Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Range Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Middle Range Pond located?
Middle Range Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 33.0 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Middle Range Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.0 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Middle Range Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Middle Range Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1774206 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Middle Range 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.