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Worthley Pond — Reservoirs 19.7 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Worthley Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 578709
19.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Worthley Pond topographic quadrangle, Worthley Pond is a reservoir recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Worthley Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Worthley Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 578709). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Worthley Pond sits at 44.46282° N, 70.39800° W (DMS 44°27′46″ N, 70°23′53″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Worthley Pond itself. The ones closest to Worthley Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Anasagunticook | Canton | 4.4 mi |
| Mount Zircon Reservoir | Mount Zircon | 8.8 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Rumford | 8.8 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Rumford | 9.1 mi |
| North Pond | West Sumner | 9.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Rumford | 9.4 mi |
| Bear Pond | Buckfield | 10.4 mi |
| Swift River Reservoir | Rumford | 11.9 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | West Paris | 13 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Bryant Pond | 13.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Worthley Pond Quadrangle
The Worthley Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Worthley Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Poland Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Browns Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Thompson Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| The Saddleback | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Knights Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Ragged Jack Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 19.7 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Worthley Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 34 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 (44.463°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Worthley Pond track the nearby Thomas Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Worthley Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Poland Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Browns Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Trask Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Thompson Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Worthley Pond located?
Worthley Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Worthley Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Worthley Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 19.7 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Worthley Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Worthley Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578709 on the Worthley Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Worthley 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.