Aerial imagery: USGS National Map (public domain)
Holman Pond — Lakes 32.8 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle · GNIS 568200
32.8 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Blue topographic quadrangle, Holman Pond is a lake recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Blue 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Holman Pond in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568200). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Holman Pond sits at 44.71467° N, 70.28358° W (DMS 44°42′53″ N, 70°17′01″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Holman Pond itself. The ones closest to Holman Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grants Pond | Mount Blue | 1.8 mi |
| Drury Pond | Farmington | 2.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Farmington | 2.5 mi |
| Ballard Pond | Farmington | 2.8 mi |
| Jessie Pond | Mount Blue | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Blue Pond | Phillips | 4.3 mi |
| Varnum Pond | Farmington | 4.5 mi |
| Hills Pond | Mount Blue | 4.6 mi |
| Day Mountain Pond | Strong | 4.6 mi |
| Nash Pond | Strong | 6.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle
The Mount Blue 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Holman Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conant Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Edes Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Caldin Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Wilder Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Grants Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Derby Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Jessie Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 32.8 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Holman Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 56 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.715°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Holman Pond track the nearby Conant Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Holman Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conant Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Edes Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Caldin Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Wilder Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Holman Pond located?
Holman Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 32.8 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Blue topographic quadrangle.
How far is Holman Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.8 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Holman Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Holman Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568200 on the Mount Blue quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Holman 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.