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Little Greely Pond — Lakes 43.9 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Quill Hill Quadrangle · GNIS 569804
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Quill Hill quadrangle, the lake known as Little Greely Pond sits 43.9 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Little Greely Pond as a lake on the Quill Hill topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 569804. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/11/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Greely Pond sits at 45.02844° N, 70.61754° W (DMS 45°01′42″ N, 70°37′03″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Greely Pond itself. The ones closest to Little Greely Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greely Pond | Quill Hill | 0.4 mi |
| Third Greely Pond | Quill Hill | 1 mi |
| Roland Pond | Kennebago Lake | 1.2 mi |
| Cow Pond | Kennebago Lake | 1.4 mi |
| Long Logan | Kennebago Lake | 2.4 mi |
| Ben Gile Pond | Kennebago Lake | 2.4 mi |
| Gile Logan | Kennebago Lake | 2.4 mi |
| Yorks Logan | Kennebago Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Dill Pond | Quill Hill | 2.5 mi |
| Gull Pond | Rangeley | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Quill Hill Quadrangle
The Quill Hill 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Little Greely Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Third Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Quill Pond Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Dill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Baker Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Quill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Quill Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| West Branch Nash Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 7.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 43.9 miles (north) and you reach Little Greely Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 75 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 45.028°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 43.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Greely Pond track the nearby Greely Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Greely Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Third Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Roland Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Cow Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Quill Pond Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Greely Pond located?
Little Greely Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 43.9 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Quill Hill topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Greely Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.9 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Greely Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Greely Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569804 on the Quill Hill quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Greely 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.