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Halfmoon Pond — Lakes 19.8 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Rumford Quadrangle · GNIS 567467
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Rumford quadrangle, the lake known as Halfmoon Pond sits 19.8 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Halfmoon Pond as a lake on the Rumford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 567467. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Halfmoon Pond sits at 44.60329° N, 70.50055° W (DMS 44°36′12″ N, 70°30′02″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Halfmoon Pond itself. The ones closest to Halfmoon Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Podunk Pond | Dixfield | 4.2 mi |
| Webb Lake | Weld | 6.9 mi |
| Hills Pond | Mount Blue | 8.6 mi |
| Tumbledown Pond | Roxbury | 10.3 mi |
| Jackson Pond | Jackson Mountain | 11.1 mi |
| Wilson Pond | East Dixfield | 12.3 mi |
| Varnum Pond | Farmington | 13 mi |
| Holman Pond | Mount Blue | 13.2 mi |
| Mount Blue Pond | Phillips | 13.8 mi |
| Southwest Pond | Jackson Mountain | 14.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Rumford Quadrangle
The Rumford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Halfmoon Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmunds Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Carr Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lake Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Walton Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Goff Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Swift River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Scotty Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 19.8 miles (northeast) and you reach Halfmoon Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 34 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.603°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 19.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Halfmoon Pond track the nearby Edmunds Bog Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Halfmoon Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmunds Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Carr Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Kittredge Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hanscom Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| The Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Halfmoon Pond located?
Halfmoon Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 19.8 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rumford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Halfmoon Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 19.8 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Halfmoon Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Halfmoon Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567467 on the Rumford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Halfmoon 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: Q33258824.