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North Pond — Reservoirs 13.4 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Paris Quadrangle · GNIS 572385
13.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS West Paris topographic quadrangle, North Pond is a reservoir recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS West Paris 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places North Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 572385). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/05/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
North Pond sits at 44.26599° N, 70.59880° W (DMS 44°15′58″ N, 70°35′56″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting North Pond itself. The ones closest to North Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pennesseewassee Lake | Norway | 2.6 mi |
| Little Pennesseewassee Pond | Norway | 3 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | West Paris | 4.1 mi |
| Hicks Pond | Greenwood | 4.1 mi |
| Sand Pond | Norway | 4.6 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Norway | 5.4 mi |
| Twitchell Pond | Greenwood | 7.6 mi |
| Hall Pond | Oxford | 7.8 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Bryant Pond | 8 mi |
| Bear Pond | Waterford Flat | 9.8 mi |
Features on the USGS West Paris Quadrangle
The West Paris 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside North Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Witt Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Paine Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Shaw Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Rock Dundee | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Bisco Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Snow Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Cole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 13.4 miles southeast (bearing SE) of North 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 (44.266°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at North Pond track the nearby Hedgehog Hill summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to North Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Witt Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| The Nubble | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Paine Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Carter Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Pond located?
North Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Paris topographic quadrangle.
How far is North Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.4 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is North Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies North Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572385 on the West Paris quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit North 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.