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Little Saddleback Pond — Lakes 37.4 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 570039
37.4 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Saddleback Mountain topographic quadrangle, Little Saddleback Pond is a lake recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Saddleback Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Little Saddleback Pond in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 570039). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/09/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Saddleback Pond sits at 44.90607° N, 70.50424° W (DMS 44°54′22″ N, 70°30′15″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Saddleback Pond itself. The ones closest to Little Saddleback Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saddleback Pond | Redington | 0.6 mi |
| Ethel Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 1 mi |
| Moose and Deer Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 1 mi |
| Eddy Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 1.4 mi |
| Perry Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 2.1 mi |
| Midway Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 2.5 mi |
| Winslow Pond | Redington | 2.5 mi |
| Sandy River Ponds | Saddleback Mountain | 2.7 mi |
| Harvey Pond | Jackson Mountain | 3.5 mi |
| South Pond | Jackson Mountain | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle
The Saddleback Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Little Saddleback Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Moose and Deer Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Piazza Rock | Pillars | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Eddy Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Perry Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Perry Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Midway Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Sandy River Ponds | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.4 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Little Saddleback Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 64 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 44.906°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Saddleback Pond track the nearby Saddleback Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Saddleback Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleback Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Ethel Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Moose and Deer Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Piazza Rock | Pillars | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Eddy Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Saddleback Pond located?
Little Saddleback Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 37.4 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Saddleback Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Saddleback Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.4 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Saddleback Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Saddleback Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570039 on the Saddleback Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Saddleback 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.