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Crowell Pond — Lakes 39.1 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 564618
39.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Farmington Falls topographic quadrangle, Crowell Pond is a lake recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Farmington Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Crowell Pond in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 564618). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Crowell Pond sits at 44.59007° N, 70.03973° W (DMS 44°35′24″ N, 70°02′23″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Crowell Pond itself. The ones closest to Crowell Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Locke Pond | Farmington Falls | 4 mi |
| McIntire Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 4 mi |
| Sand Pond | Farmington Falls | 4.1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Farmington Falls | 4.4 mi |
| Robinson Pond | Farmington Falls | 4.7 mi |
| Fellows Pond | Farmington Falls | 4.9 mi |
| Round Pond | Farmington Falls | 5.1 mi |
| North Pond | Farmington Falls | 5.3 mi |
| Pease Pond | Wilton | 6.8 mi |
| Parker Pond | Wilton | 7.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle
The Farmington Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Crowell Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Old Bluff Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Blabon Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| York Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Cape Cod Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| McGurdy Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Wilson Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Zion Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 39.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Crowell Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 67 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 44.590°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Crowell Pond track the nearby Whittier Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Crowell Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Old Bluff Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Blabon Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| York Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Cape Cod Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Crowell Pond located?
Crowell Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 39.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Crowell Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 39.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Crowell Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Crowell Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564618 on the Farmington Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Crowell 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: Q33242691.