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Saturday Pond — Reservoirs 23.3 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 574933
Catalogued on the USGS Casco quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Saturday Pond — a reservoir — lies 23.3 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574933, Saturday Pond is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Casco quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Saturday Pond sits at 44.10869° N, 70.56233° W (DMS 44°06′31″ N, 70°33′44″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Saturday Pond itself. The ones closest to Saturday Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thompson Lake | Mechanic Falls | 4.4 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Oxford | 5.2 mi |
| Sand Pond | Norway | 6.8 mi |
| Bear Pond | Waterford Flat | 8.2 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Norway | 8.3 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Lake | Norway | 8.4 mi |
| Little Pennesseewassee Pond | Norway | 8.4 mi |
| Marshall Pond | Oxford | 8.7 mi |
| Hall Pond | Oxford | 9.2 mi |
| Middle Range Pond | Mechanic Falls | 10.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside Saturday Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Jackson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Big Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| College Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Greeley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Biglow Swamp | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Knights Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Dyer Ice Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 40-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Saturday Pond — 23.3 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 (44.109°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Saturday Pond track the nearby Harlan Swamp (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Saturday Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Jackson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Big Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Saturday Pond located?
Saturday Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.3 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is Saturday Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.3 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Saturday Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Saturday Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574933 on the Casco quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Saturday 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: Q34921993.