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Beaver Pond — Lakes 33.1 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Houghton Quadrangle · GNIS 561960
33.1 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Houghton topographic quadrangle, Beaver Pond is a lake recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Houghton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Beaver Pond in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561960). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beaver Pond sits at 44.87452° N, 70.65976° W (DMS 44°52′28″ N, 70°39′35″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Pond | Rangeley | 1.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Rangeley | 1.9 mi |
| Long Pond | Houghton | 2.3 mi |
| Maxie Pond | Houghton | 2.4 mi |
| Sabbath Day Pond | Houghton | 2.4 mi |
| Round Pond | Houghton | 2.9 mi |
| Long Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 2.9 mi |
| Witham Bog | Jackson Mountain | 3.6 mi |
| Spencer Pond | Houghton | 3.9 mi |
| Little Swift River Pond | Jackson Mountain | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Houghton Quadrangle
The Houghton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Beaver Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Ponds Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Maxie Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Sabbath Day Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Toothaker Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Bemis Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Spencer Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Four Ponds Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 33.1 miles north (bearing N) of Beaver Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 57 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.875°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 33.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Beaver Pond track the nearby Beaver Mountain summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beaver Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Four Ponds Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mountain Pond Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beaver Pond located?
Beaver Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 33.1 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Houghton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beaver Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.1 miles north (bearing N) 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 561960 on the Houghton 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.