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Harvey Pond — Lakes 34.2 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Jackson Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 567724
Catalogued on the USGS Jackson Mountain quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Harvey Pond — a lake — lies 34.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567724, Harvey Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Jackson Mountain quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Harvey Pond sits at 44.85510° N, 70.50266° W (DMS 44°51′18″ N, 70°30′10″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Harvey Pond itself. The ones closest to Harvey Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Madrid | 1 mi |
| Stetson Pond | Madrid | 1.3 mi |
| Perry Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 1.5 mi |
| Lufkin Pond | Madrid | 2.2 mi |
| Pearl Pond | Madrid | 2.2 mi |
| Winslow Pond | Redington | 2.7 mi |
| South Pond | Jackson Mountain | 2.8 mi |
| Little Saddleback Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 3.5 mi |
| Ethel Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 3.9 mi |
| Witham Pond | Jackson Mountain | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Mountain Quadrangle
The Jackson Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Harvey Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Mill Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Smalls Falls | Waterfalls | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| South Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Noon Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Witham Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Little Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Blue Mountains | Ranges | Franklin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Witham Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.9 mi |
| Southwest Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 5.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 59-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Harvey Pond — 34.2 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 44.855°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Harvey Pond track the nearby Crossman Stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Harvey Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossman Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Chandler Mill Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Smalls Falls | Waterfalls | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Harvey Pond located?
Harvey Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 34.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Harvey Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.2 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Harvey Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Harvey Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567724 on the Jackson Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Harvey 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.