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Eddy Pond — Lakes 37.8 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 565780
Catalogued on the USGS Saddleback Mountain quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Eddy Pond — a lake — lies 37.8 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565780, Eddy Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Saddleback Mountain quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Eddy Pond sits at 44.91851° N, 70.52560° W (DMS 44°55′07″ N, 70°31′32″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Eddy Pond itself. The ones closest to Eddy Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moose and Deer Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 0.6 mi |
| Ethel Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 0.7 mi |
| Midway Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 1.2 mi |
| Saddleback Pond | Redington | 1.3 mi |
| Little Saddleback Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 1.4 mi |
| Sandy River Ponds | Saddleback Mountain | 2.2 mi |
| Perry Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 3.1 mi |
| South Pond | Jackson Mountain | 3.8 mi |
| Winslow Pond | Redington | 3.9 mi |
| Long Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle
The Saddleback Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Eddy Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose and Deer Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Ethel Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Piazza Rock | Pillars | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Midway Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Little Saddleback Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Sandy River Ponds | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| City Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Perry Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 65-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Eddy Pond — 37.8 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 44.919°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Eddy Pond track the nearby Moose and Deer Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Eddy Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose and Deer Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Ethel Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Piazza Rock | Pillars | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Midway Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Saddleback Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eddy Pond located?
Eddy Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 37.8 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Saddleback Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Eddy Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 37.8 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Eddy Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Eddy Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565780 on the Saddleback Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Eddy 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.