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McIntire Pond — Lakes 42.7 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 570992
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle, the lake known as McIntire Pond sits 42.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists McIntire Pond as a lake on the Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 570992. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
McIntire Pond sits at 44.58232° N, 69.95953° W (DMS 44°34′56″ N, 69°57′34″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting McIntire Pond itself. The ones closest to McIntire Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crowell Pond | Farmington Falls | 4 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Farmington Falls | 7 mi |
| Fellows Pond | Farmington Falls | 7.2 mi |
| Round Pond | Farmington Falls | 7.5 mi |
| Locke Pond | Farmington Falls | 7.8 mi |
| Sand Pond | Farmington Falls | 7.9 mi |
| Robinson Pond | Farmington Falls | 8.3 mi |
| North Pond | Farmington Falls | 8.5 mi |
| Parker Pond | Wilton | 10.3 mi |
| Pease Pond | Wilton | 10.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside McIntire Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidder Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Boody Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| York Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Kimball Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hoyt Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Watson Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Berry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 42.7 miles (east-northeast) and you reach McIntire Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 73 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.582°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at McIntire Pond track the nearby Kidder Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to McIntire Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidder Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Boody Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| York Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Kimball Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is McIntire Pond located?
McIntire Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 42.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is McIntire Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.7 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is McIntire Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies McIntire Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570992 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit McIntire 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: Q33288401.