Beaver Pond — Lakes 37.9 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Phillips Quadrangle · GNIS 561943
Catalogued on the USGS Phillips quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Beaver Pond — a lake — lies 37.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561943, Beaver Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Phillips quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/09/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beaver Pond sits at 44.83471° N, 70.31097° W (DMS 44°50′05″ N, 70°18′39″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Beaver Pond itself. The ones closest to Beaver Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tory Hill Pond | Phillips | 2 mi |
| Adley Pond | Madrid | 3.5 mi |
| Nash Pond | Strong | 4.6 mi |
| Toothaker Pond | Madrid | 4.8 mi |
| Bog Pond | Madrid | 4.9 mi |
| Mount Blue Pond | Phillips | 5 mi |
| Day Mountain Pond | Strong | 5 mi |
| Taylor Hill Pond | Strong | 6.7 mi |
| Jessie Pond | Mount Blue | 6.7 mi |
| Beal Pond | Redington | 6.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Phillips Quadrangle
The Phillips 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 12 catalogued natural features alongside Beaver Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tory Hill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Tory Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Blue Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Sampson Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Trask Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Sylvester Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Tantrattle Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Mount Blue Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 5 mi |
| Phillips Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 5.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 65-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Beaver Pond — 37.9 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 44.835°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Beaver Pond track the nearby Tory Hill Pond lake (2.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beaver Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tory Hill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Tory Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Blue Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Adley Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beaver Pond located?
Beaver Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 37.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Phillips topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beaver Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 37.9 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Beaver Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Beaver Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561943 on the Phillips quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Beaver 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.