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Ethel Pond — Lakes 37.2 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 565945
Catalogued on the USGS Saddleback Mountain quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Ethel Pond — a lake — lies 37.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565945, Ethel 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 07/09/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ethel Pond sits at 44.90920° N, 70.52351° W (DMS 44°54′33″ N, 70°31′25″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ethel Pond itself. The ones closest to Ethel Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 0.7 mi |
| Moose and Deer Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 0.9 mi |
| Little Saddleback Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 1 mi |
| Saddleback Pond | Redington | 1.2 mi |
| Midway Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 1.8 mi |
| Sandy River Ponds | Saddleback Mountain | 1.9 mi |
| Perry Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 2.5 mi |
| South Pond | Jackson Mountain | 3.3 mi |
| Winslow Pond | Redington | 3.4 mi |
| Harvey Pond | Jackson Mountain | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle
The Saddleback Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Ethel Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piazza Rock | Pillars | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Eddy Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Moose and Deer Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Little Saddleback Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Midway Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Sandy River Ponds | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Perry Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Perry Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Ethel Pond — 37.2 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 44.909°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ethel Pond track the nearby Piazza Rock rock pillar (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ethel Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piazza Rock | Pillars | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Eddy Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Moose and Deer Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Little Saddleback Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Saddleback Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ethel Pond located?
Ethel Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 37.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Saddleback Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ethel Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.2 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ethel Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ethel Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565945 on the Saddleback Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ethel 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.