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Pond Stream — Streams 7.8 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 573617
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Bryant Pond quadrangle, the stream known as Pond Stream sits 7.8 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Pond Stream as a stream on the Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 573617. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pond Stream sits at 44.49534° N, 70.69340° W (DMS 44°29′43″ N, 70°41′36″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.50645° N, 70.71479° W (DMS 44°30′23″ N, 70°42′53″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 296 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pond Stream itself. The ones closest to Pond Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Otter Brook | Bryant Pond | 1.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | East Andover | 1.9 mi |
| Meadow Brook | East Andover | 2.5 mi |
| Concord River | Bryant Pond | 2.7 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Bryant Pond | 2.8 mi |
| Split Brook | Rumford | 3.8 mi |
| Thurston Brook | Rumford | 4.4 mi |
| Stony Brook | Bethel | 4.4 mi |
| Bear River | Bethel | 4.6 mi |
| Howe Brook | East Andover | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle
The Bryant Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Pond Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Howard Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Barkers High Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Concord River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Barkers Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Pebley Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Wilbur Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Kimball Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Bryant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 7.8 miles (northeast) and you reach Pond Stream; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 13 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.495°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 7.8-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 Pond Stream track the nearby Otter Brook stream (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pond Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Howard Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Dimmock | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Howard Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pond Stream located?
Pond Stream is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 7.8 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pond Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 13 minutes, 7.8 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pond Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pond Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573617 on the Bryant Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pond Stream?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 295 other streams in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q35257541.