Greely Pond — Lakes 43.5 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Quill Hill Quadrangle · GNIS 567199
Catalogued on the USGS Quill Hill quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Greely Pond — a lake — lies 43.5 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567199, Greely Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Quill Hill quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/11/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Greely Pond sits at 45.02280° N, 70.61512° W (DMS 45°01′22″ N, 70°36′54″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Greely Pond itself. The ones closest to Greely Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Greely Pond | Quill Hill | 0.4 mi |
| Third Greely Pond | Quill Hill | 0.7 mi |
| Roland Pond | Kennebago Lake | 1 mi |
| Cow Pond | Kennebago Lake | 1.7 mi |
| Dill Pond | Quill Hill | 2.2 mi |
| Gull Pond | Rangeley | 2.4 mi |
| Gile Logan | Kennebago Lake | 2.4 mi |
| Long Logan | Kennebago Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Yorks Logan | Kennebago Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Ben Gile Pond | Kennebago Lake | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Quill Hill Quadrangle
The Quill Hill 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Greely Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Third Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Quill Pond Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Dill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Baker Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Quill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Quill Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| West Branch Nash Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 7.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 75-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Greely Pond — 43.5 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 45.023°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 43.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Greely Pond track the nearby Little Greely Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Greely Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Third Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Roland Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cow Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Quill Pond Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Greely Pond located?
Greely Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 43.5 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Quill Hill topographic quadrangle.
How far is Greely Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.5 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Greely Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Greely Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567199 on the Quill Hill quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Greely 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.