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Locke Pond — Lakes 35.2 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 570148
Catalogued on the USGS Farmington Falls quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Locke Pond — a lake — lies 35.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570148, Locke Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Farmington Falls quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Locke Pond sits at 44.57931° N, 70.11860° W (DMS 44°34′46″ N, 70°07′07″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Locke Pond itself. The ones closest to Locke Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Pond | Farmington Falls | 0.7 mi |
| Robinson Pond | Farmington Falls | 1.3 mi |
| North Pond | Farmington Falls | 2.8 mi |
| Pease Pond | Wilton | 3.2 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Farmington Falls | 3.5 mi |
| Crowell Pond | Farmington Falls | 4 mi |
| Fellows Pond | Farmington Falls | 4 mi |
| Round Pond | Farmington Falls | 4.1 mi |
| Parker Pond | Wilton | 5 mi |
| Wilson Pond | East Dixfield | 6.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle
The Farmington Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Locke Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Zion Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Robinson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Blabon Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Sugar Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Old Bluff Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Wilson Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 60-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Locke Pond — 35.2 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.579°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Locke Pond track the nearby Sand Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Locke Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Zion Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Robinson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Huckleberry Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Locke Pond located?
Locke Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 35.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Locke Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.2 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Locke Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Locke Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570148 on the Farmington Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Locke 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.
Wikidata: Q33279261.