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Ellis Pond — Lakes 39.6 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle · GNIS 565859
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Oquossoc quadrangle, the lake known as Ellis Pond sits 39.6 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Ellis Pond as a lake on the Oquossoc topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 565859. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ellis Pond sits at 44.97812° N, 70.75757° W (DMS 44°58′41″ N, 70°45′27″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ellis Pond itself. The ones closest to Ellis Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quimby Pond | Rangeley | 1.1 mi |
| Nutting Pond | Oquossoc | 1.3 mi |
| Secret Bog | Kennebago Lake | 2.2 mi |
| Beaver Bog | Kennebago Lake | 2.2 mi |
| Round Pond | Rangeley | 2.4 mi |
| Cloutman Pond | Kennebago | 3.2 mi |
| Kamankeag Pond | Kennebago | 3.8 mi |
| Lost Logan | Kennebago Lake | 4.1 mi |
| Ross Pond | Rangeley | 4.2 mi |
| Perk Pond | Kennebago Lake | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle
The Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Ellis Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayno Bog | Swamps | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Rangeley River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Nutting Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Indian Rock | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Whetstone Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Kennebago River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Spots Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Eagle Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Echo Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 39.6 miles (north) and you reach Ellis Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 68 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.978°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ellis Pond track the nearby Hayno Bog swamp (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ellis Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayno Bog | Swamps | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Rangeley River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Quimby Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Nutting Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Indian Rock | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ellis Pond located?
Ellis Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 39.6 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ellis Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.6 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ellis Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ellis Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565859 on the Oquossoc quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ellis 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.