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Beaver Pond — Swamps 23.2 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 561958
Catalogued on the USGS East Dixfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Beaver Pond — a swamp — lies 23.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “swamp in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561958, Beaver Pond is recorded as a swamp on the USGS East Dixfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beaver Pond sits at 44.53673° N, 70.35590° W (DMS 44°32′12″ N, 70°21′21″ W).
Other swamps in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 16 swamps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Beaver Pond itself. The ones closest to Beaver Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Santiago Bog | Ellis Pond | 20.6 mi |
| Witt Swamp | Norway | 23.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Waterford Flat | 26.1 mi |
| Waterfowl Marsh | East Stoneham | 27.5 mi |
| Baker Bog | Waterford Flat | 28.8 mi |
| Town Farm Swamp | Waterford Flat | 29.2 mi |
| Number Eight Pond | East Stoneham | 29.6 mi |
| Bearce Bog | Norway | 30.3 mi |
| Harlan Swamp | Casco | 30.4 mi |
| Coon Road Swamp | Casco | 32.7 mi |
Features on the USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle
The East Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Beaver Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Colonel Holman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Brown Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Burnt Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Severy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Childs Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Science Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Fletcher Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Gould Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 40-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Beaver Pond — 23.2 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.537°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Beaver Pond track the nearby Little Mountain summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beaver Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Colonel Holman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Brown Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Burnt Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Newton Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beaver Pond located?
Beaver Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beaver Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 40 minutes, 23.2 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Beaver Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Beaver Pond as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561958 on the East Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Beaver Pond?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
How many other swamps are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 15 other swamps in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33172606.