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North Pond — Reservoirs 20.0 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Sumner Quadrangle · GNIS 572391
20.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS West Sumner 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 Sumner 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 572391). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
North Pond sits at 44.32744° N, 70.39926° W (DMS 44°19′39″ N, 70°23′57″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Pond | Buckfield | 6 mi |
| Lake Anasagunticook | Canton | 7.8 mi |
| Hall Pond | Oxford | 8.1 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | West Paris | 8.7 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Norway | 9.1 mi |
| Worthley Pond | Worthley Pond | 9.4 mi |
| Marshall Pond | Oxford | 10.4 mi |
| North Pond | West Paris | 10.7 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Lake | Norway | 11.3 mi |
| Hicks Pond | Greenwood | 12.7 mi |
Features on the USGS West Sumner Quadrangle
The West Sumner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside North Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downs Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Shack Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Warren Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cushman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Darnit Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Cushman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Deans Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Basin Falls Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Sumner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Damon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 20.0 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of North Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 34 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 (44.327°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 20.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at North Pond track the nearby Downs Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to North Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downs Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Shack Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Oxford | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Warren Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Oxford Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Pond located?
North Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 20.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Sumner topographic quadrangle.
How far is North Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 20.0 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) 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 572391 on the West Sumner 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.
Wikidata: Q34911353.