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Long Pond — Lakes 30.8 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Houghton Quadrangle · GNIS 570281
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Houghton quadrangle, the lake known as Long Pond sits 30.8 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Long Pond as a lake on the Houghton topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 570281. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Long Pond sits at 44.84332° N, 70.67456° W (DMS 44°50′36″ N, 70°40′28″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Long Pond itself. The ones closest to Long Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maxie Pond | Houghton | 0.6 mi |
| Round Pond | Houghton | 0.7 mi |
| Sabbath Day Pond | Houghton | 0.8 mi |
| Spencer Pond | Houghton | 1.6 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Houghton | 2.3 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Houghton | 2.3 mi |
| Witham Bog | Jackson Mountain | 3.6 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Rangeley | 3.9 mi |
| Swift River Pond | Jackson Mountain | 4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Rangeley | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Houghton Quadrangle
The Houghton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Long Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxie Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sabbath Day Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Four Ponds Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Spencer Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Four Ponds Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Bemis Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 30.8 miles (north) and you reach Long Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 53 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.843°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 30.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Long Pond track the nearby Maxie Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Long Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxie Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sabbath Day Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Four Ponds Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long Pond located?
Long Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 30.8 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Houghton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Long Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.8 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Long Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Long Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570281 on the Houghton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Long 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.