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Maxie Pond — Lakes 30.9 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Houghton Quadrangle · GNIS 570923
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Houghton quadrangle, the lake known as Maxie Pond sits 30.9 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Maxie Pond as a lake on the Houghton topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 570923. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2015.
Coordinates & physical setting
Maxie Pond sits at 44.84536° N, 70.68579° W (DMS 44°50′43″ N, 70°41′09″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Maxie Pond itself. The ones closest to Maxie Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Houghton | 0.6 mi |
| Round Pond | Houghton | 1 mi |
| Sabbath Day Pond | Houghton | 1.4 mi |
| Spencer Pond | Houghton | 1.6 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Houghton | 2.3 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Houghton | 2.4 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Rangeley | 4 mi |
| Witham Bog | Jackson Mountain | 4.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Rangeley | 4.3 mi |
| Swift River Pond | Jackson Mountain | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Houghton Quadrangle
The Houghton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Maxie Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Four Ponds Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sabbath Day Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Spencer Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Four Ponds Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bemis Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 30.9 miles (north) and you reach Maxie 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 44.845°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 30.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Maxie Pond track the nearby Long Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Maxie Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Four Ponds Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sabbath Day Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Maxie Pond located?
Maxie Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 30.9 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Houghton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Maxie Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.9 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Maxie Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Maxie Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570923 on the Houghton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Maxie 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.