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Horseshoe Pond — Lakes 35.8 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 568315
Catalogued on the USGS Farmington Falls quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Horseshoe Pond — a lake — lies 35.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568315, Horseshoe Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Farmington Falls quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Horseshoe Pond sits at 44.53459° N, 70.08549° W (DMS 44°32′05″ N, 70°05′08″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Horseshoe Pond itself. The ones closest to Horseshoe Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fellows Pond | Farmington Falls | 0.6 mi |
| Round Pond | Farmington Falls | 0.7 mi |
| North Pond | Farmington Falls | 1.8 mi |
| Robinson Pond | Farmington Falls | 2.6 mi |
| Sand Pond | Farmington Falls | 2.9 mi |
| Parker Pond | Wilton | 3.3 mi |
| Locke Pond | Farmington Falls | 3.5 mi |
| Crowell Pond | Farmington Falls | 4.4 mi |
| Pease Pond | Wilton | 6.3 mi |
| McIntire Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 7 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle
The Farmington Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Horseshoe Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fellows Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Sanborn Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Sugar Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Egypt Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Robinson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Blabon Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 61-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Horseshoe Pond — 35.8 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.535°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Horseshoe Pond track the nearby Fellows Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Horseshoe Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fellows Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Sanborn Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Horseshoe Pond located?
Horseshoe Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 35.8 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Horseshoe Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.8 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Horseshoe Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Horseshoe Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568315 on the Farmington Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Horseshoe 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: Q33262573.