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Stanley Pond — Reservoirs 39.6 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 576246
39.6 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle, Stanley Pond is a reservoir recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Stanley Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576246). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stanley Pond sits at 43.83605° N, 70.88863° W (DMS 43°50′10″ N, 70°53′19″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Stanley Pond itself. The ones closest to Stanley Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Black Lake | Kezar Falls | 1.4 mi |
| Ridlon Brook | Kezar Falls | 1.7 mi |
| Colcord Pond | Kezar Falls | 3.5 mi |
| Bickford Pond | Kezar Falls | 4.1 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Cornish | 4.7 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Pond | Brownfield | 6.2 mi |
| Barker Pond | Hiram | 7.8 mi |
| Hancock Pond | North Sebago | 10.2 mi |
| Mill Pond | Fryeburg | 11.8 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | North Sebago | 11.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle
The Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Stanley Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trafton Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Chapman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Spectacle Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Jaybird Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Black Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Fork Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Ridlon Brook | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Ridlon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Ossipee River Reservoir | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little Clemons Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 39.6 miles south (bearing S) of Stanley Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 68 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 (43.836°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Stanley Pond track the nearby Trafton Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stanley Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trafton Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Chapman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Spectacle Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Jaybird Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Black Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stanley Pond located?
Stanley Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 39.6 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stanley Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.6 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Stanley Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Stanley Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576246 on the Kezar Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Stanley 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: Q34927945.