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Jessie Pond — Lakes 35.6 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle · GNIS 568816
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Blue quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Jessie Pond — a lake — lies 35.6 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568816, Jessie Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Mount Blue quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jessie Pond sits at 44.74815° N, 70.25047° W (DMS 44°44′53″ N, 70°15′02″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Jessie Pond itself. The ones closest to Jessie Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grants Pond | Mount Blue | 1.1 mi |
| Day Mountain Pond | Strong | 2 mi |
| Ballard Pond | Farmington | 2.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Farmington | 2.7 mi |
| Holman Pond | Mount Blue | 2.8 mi |
| Drury Pond | Farmington | 3.1 mi |
| Nash Pond | Strong | 3.6 mi |
| Mount Blue Pond | Phillips | 4.3 mi |
| Varnum Pond | Farmington | 6.4 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Phillips | 6.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Blue Quadrangle
The Mount Blue 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Jessie Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Conant Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Holman Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Edes Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Caldin Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Wilder Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Mount Blue | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 61-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Jessie Pond — 35.6 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.748°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Jessie Pond track the nearby Day Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jessie Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Patriots Peak | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Grants Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Day Mountain Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jessie Pond located?
Jessie Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 35.6 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Blue topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jessie Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.6 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jessie Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jessie Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568816 on the Mount Blue quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jessie 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.