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Adley Pond — Lakes 35.6 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Madrid Quadrangle · GNIS 561097
Catalogued on the USGS Madrid quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Adley Pond — a lake — lies 35.6 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561097, Adley Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Madrid quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Adley Pond sits at 44.83012° N, 70.38183° W (DMS 44°49′48″ N, 70°22′55″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Adley Pond itself. The ones closest to Adley Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bog Pond | Madrid | 1.8 mi |
| Toothaker Pond | Madrid | 2.8 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Phillips | 3.5 mi |
| Lufkin Pond | Madrid | 4 mi |
| Tory Hill Pond | Phillips | 4.7 mi |
| Stetson Pond | Madrid | 4.9 mi |
| Pearl Pond | Madrid | 4.9 mi |
| Mount Blue Pond | Phillips | 5.1 mi |
| Beal Pond | Redington | 5.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Madrid | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Madrid Quadrangle
The Madrid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Adley Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottle Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Orbeton Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Toothaker Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| South Branch Sandy River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Bear Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Lufkin Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Jont Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Pope Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Saddleback Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 61-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Adley Pond — 35.6 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.830°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Adley Pond track the nearby Cottle Brook stream (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Adley Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottle Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Orbeton Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Toothaker Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| South Branch Sandy River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Adley Pond located?
Adley Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 35.6 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Madrid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Adley Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.6 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Adley Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Adley Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561097 on the Madrid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Adley Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 97 other lakes in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33225643.