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Long Pond — Lakes 34.6 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 570283
Catalogued on the USGS Saddleback Mountain quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Long Pond — a lake — lies 34.6 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570283, Long Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Saddleback Mountain quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Long Pond sits at 44.88684° N, 70.60230° W (DMS 44°53′13″ N, 70°36′08″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Rangeley | 2.1 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Rangeley | 2.1 mi |
| Sandy River Ponds | Saddleback Mountain | 2.2 mi |
| South Pond | Jackson Mountain | 2.6 mi |
| Little Swift River Pond | Jackson Mountain | 2.6 mi |
| Witham Pond | Jackson Mountain | 2.8 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Houghton | 2.9 mi |
| Witham Bog | Jackson Mountain | 3 mi |
| Swift River Pond | Jackson Mountain | 3.2 mi |
| Ethel Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle
The Saddleback Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Long Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Sandy River Ponds | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Cascade Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Long Pond Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| City Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Piazza Rock | Pillars | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Ethel Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Midway Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 59-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Long Pond — 34.6 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.887°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Long Pond track the nearby Haley Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Long Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Beaver Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Long Pond located?
Long Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 34.6 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Saddleback Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Long Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.6 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) 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 570283 on the Saddleback Mountain 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.
Wikidata: Q33280275.