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Twitchell Pond — Reservoirs 6.2 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Greenwood Quadrangle · GNIS 577496
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Greenwood quadrangle, the reservoir known as Twitchell Pond sits 6.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Twitchell Pond as a reservoir on the Greenwood topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 577496. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Twitchell Pond sits at 44.35832° N, 70.68152° W (DMS 44°21′30″ N, 70°40′53″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Twitchell Pond itself. The ones closest to Twitchell Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bryant Pond | Bryant Pond | 1.9 mi |
| Alder River South Branch Reservoir | Bryant Pond | 2.9 mi |
| Round Pond | Bryant Pond | 3.1 mi |
| Hicks Pond | Greenwood | 3.6 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | West Paris | 5.8 mi |
| Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir | East Stoneham | 7.5 mi |
| North Pond | West Paris | 7.6 mi |
| Little Pennesseewassee Pond | Norway | 9.8 mi |
| Keewaydin Lake | East Stoneham | 10.1 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Lake | Norway | 10.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Greenwood Quadrangle
The Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Twitchell Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payne Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Elwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bald Bluff | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Indian Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Halls Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Christopher | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Abram | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Oversett Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 6.2 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Twitchell Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 11 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.358°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 6.2-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Twitchell Pond track the nearby Payne Ledge cliff face (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Twitchell Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payne Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Elwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Tibbetts Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Twitchell Pond located?
Twitchell Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 6.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle.
How far is Twitchell Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 11 minutes, 6.2 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Twitchell Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Twitchell Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577496 on the Greenwood quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Twitchell 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: Q34931678.