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Little Swift River Pond — Lakes 32.3 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Jackson Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 570081
32.3 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Jackson Mountain topographic quadrangle, Little Swift River 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 Little Swift River Pond in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 570081). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Swift River Pond sits at 44.85006° N, 70.58729° W (DMS 44°51′00″ N, 70°35′14″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Swift River Pond itself. The ones closest to Little Swift River Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Witham Pond | Jackson Mountain | 0.3 mi |
| Swift River Pond | Jackson Mountain | 0.7 mi |
| Witham Bog | Jackson Mountain | 0.8 mi |
| South Pond | Jackson Mountain | 1.9 mi |
| Long Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 2.6 mi |
| Southwest Pond | Jackson Mountain | 3.2 mi |
| Sandy River Ponds | Saddleback Mountain | 3.5 mi |
| Sabbath Day Pond | Houghton | 3.6 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Houghton | 3.9 mi |
| Harvey Pond | Jackson Mountain | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Mountain Quadrangle
The Jackson Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Little Swift River Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witham Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Witham Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Blue Mountains | Ranges | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| South Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Southwest Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Smalls Falls | Waterfalls | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Chandler Mill Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Harvey Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Noon Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 32.3 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Little Swift River Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 55 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 44.850°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Swift River Pond track the nearby Witham Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Swift River Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witham Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Witham Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Blue Mountains | Ranges | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| South Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Swift River Pond located?
Little Swift River Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 32.3 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Swift River Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 32.3 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Swift River Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Swift River Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570081 on the Jackson Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Swift River 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.