Stoddard Pond — Reservoirs 49.6 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Sagadahoc County, Maine · USGS Bowdoinham Quadrangle · GNIS 1907881
Catalogued on the USGS Bowdoinham quadrangle in Sagadahoc County, Maine, Stoddard Pond — a reservoir — lies 49.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1907881, Stoddard Pond is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Bowdoinham quadrangle in Sagadahoc County, Maine (FIPS 23/023). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stoddard Pond sits at 44.02702° N, 69.93814° W (DMS 44°01′37″ N, 69°56′17″ W).
Features on the USGS Bowdoinham Quadrangle
The Bowdoinham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Stoddard Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Hill | Summits | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hornbeam Hill | Summits | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| East Cathance Stream | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 2 mi |
| West Cathance Stream | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 2 mi |
| Caesar Pond | Lakes | Sagadahoc County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Meacham Pond | Lakes | Sagadahoc County, ME | 4.9 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 5.2 mi |
| Magotty Meadow Brook | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 85-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Stoddard Pond — 49.6 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.027°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Stoddard Pond track the nearby Wheeler Hill summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stoddard Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Hill | Summits | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1 mi |
| Hornbeam Hill | Summits | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| East Cathance Stream | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 2 mi |
| West Cathance Stream | Streams | Sagadahoc County, ME | 2 mi |
| Bradley Pond | Lakes | Sagadahoc County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stoddard Pond located?
Stoddard Pond is in Sagadahoc County, Maine, approximately 49.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bowdoinham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stoddard Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.6 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Stoddard Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Stoddard Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1907881 on the Bowdoinham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Stoddard Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.