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Beal Pond — Lakes 39.2 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Redington Quadrangle · GNIS 561766
Catalogued on the USGS Redington quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Beal Pond — a lake — lies 39.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561766, Beal Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Redington quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beal Pond sits at 44.90324° N, 70.40970° W (DMS 44°54′12″ N, 70°24′35″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Beal Pond itself. The ones closest to Beal Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Toothaker Pond | Madrid | 2.5 mi |
| Winslow Pond | Redington | 3 mi |
| Bog Pond | Madrid | 3.8 mi |
| Saddleback Pond | Redington | 4.4 mi |
| Little Saddleback Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 4.6 mi |
| Perry Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 4.9 mi |
| Stetson Pond | Madrid | 5 mi |
| Lufkin Pond | Madrid | 5.1 mi |
| Moose and Deer Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 5.2 mi |
| Adley Pond | Madrid | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Redington Quadrangle
The Redington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 12 catalogued natural features alongside Beal Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perham Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hardy Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Conant Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Winship Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Mecham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Winslow Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Saddleback Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Saddleback Junior | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 5.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 67-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Beal Pond — 39.2 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.903°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Beal Pond track the nearby Perham Stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beal Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perham Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hardy Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Conant Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Winship Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Toothaker Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beal Pond located?
Beal Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 39.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Redington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beal Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 39.2 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Beal Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Beal Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561766 on the Redington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Beal 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: Q33229688.