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Pickerel Pond — Reservoirs 30.3 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 1908148
Catalogued on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Pickerel Pond — a reservoir — lies 30.3 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908148, Pickerel Pond is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pickerel Pond sits at 43.96759° N, 70.73610° W (DMS 43°58′03″ N, 70°44′10″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pickerel Pond itself. The ones closest to Pickerel Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock Pond | North Sebago | 1.9 mi |
| Barker Pond | Hiram | 5.1 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Pond | Brownfield | 8.1 mi |
| Mill Pond | Fryeburg | 8.2 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Cornish | 8.5 mi |
| Berry Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 9.8 mi |
| Stanley Pond | Kezar Falls | 11.8 mi |
| Wards Pond | Fryeburg | 12.1 mi |
| Bear Pond | Waterford Flat | 12.8 mi |
| Ridlon Brook | Kezar Falls | 12.9 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Pickerel Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Quarry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Cole Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Fitch Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bald Pate Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Wrights Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Blackburn Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 52-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Pickerel Pond — 30.3 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.968°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pickerel Pond track the nearby Perley Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pickerel Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Quarry Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Cole Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pickerel Pond located?
Pickerel Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 30.3 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pickerel Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.3 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pickerel Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pickerel Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908148 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pickerel 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: Q34914782.