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Sand Pond — Reservoirs 16.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Norway Quadrangle · GNIS 574855
Catalogued on the USGS Norway quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Sand Pond — a reservoir — lies 16.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574855, Sand Pond is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Norway quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sand Pond sits at 44.20065° N, 70.61087° W (DMS 44°12′02″ N, 70°36′39″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sand Pond itself. The ones closest to Sand Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Pennesseewassee Pond | Norway | 1.7 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Lake | Norway | 2.5 mi |
| North Pond | West Paris | 4.6 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Norway | 5.2 mi |
| Bear Pond | Waterford Flat | 6.2 mi |
| Saturday Pond | Casco | 6.8 mi |
| Hall Pond | Oxford | 7.7 mi |
| Hicks Pond | Greenwood | 7.9 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | West Paris | 8.6 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Oxford | 8.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Norway Quadrangle
The Norway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Sand Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Hathaway Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Jim Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Frost Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Little Pennesseewassee Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Bogg Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Pike Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Witt Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 29-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Sand Pond — 16.6 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.201°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Sand Pond track the nearby Isaiah Hill summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sand Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hathaway Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Jim Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sand Pond located?
Sand Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 16.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Norway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sand Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 29 minutes, 16.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sand Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sand Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574855 on the Norway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sand 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: Q34921528.