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Jackson Pond — Lakes 27.8 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Jackson Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 568746
27.8 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Jackson Mountain topographic quadrangle, Jackson Pond is a lake recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Jackson Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Jackson Pond in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568746). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jackson Pond sits at 44.76286° N, 70.53082° W (DMS 44°45′46″ N, 70°31′51″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Jackson Pond itself. The ones closest to Jackson Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tumbledown Pond | Roxbury | 1.1 mi |
| Southwest Pond | Jackson Mountain | 3.7 mi |
| Pearl Pond | Madrid | 5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Madrid | 6 mi |
| Webb Lake | Weld | 6.2 mi |
| Swift River Pond | Jackson Mountain | 6.2 mi |
| Lufkin Pond | Madrid | 6.3 mi |
| Witham Pond | Jackson Mountain | 6.4 mi |
| Stetson Pond | Madrid | 6.5 mi |
| Harvey Pond | Jackson Mountain | 6.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Mountain Quadrangle
The Jackson Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Jackson Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Little Jackson Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Tumbledown Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Noon Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Southwest Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Dolly Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Blue Mountains | Ranges | Franklin County, ME | 5.5 mi |
| Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 6.2 mi |
| Witham Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 6.4 mi |
| Harvey Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 6.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 27.8 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Jackson Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 48 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 44.763°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 27.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Jackson Pond track the nearby Jackson Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jackson Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Little Jackson Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Tumbledown Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Tumbledown Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Blueberry Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jackson Pond located?
Jackson Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 27.8 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jackson Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 27.8 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jackson Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jackson Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568746 on the Jackson Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jackson 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.