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Midway Pond — Lakes 38.4 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 571275
38.4 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Saddleback Mountain topographic quadrangle, Midway Pond is a lake recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Saddleback Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Midway Pond in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571275). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Midway Pond sits at 44.93132° N, 70.54200° W (DMS 44°55′53″ N, 70°32′31″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Midway Pond itself. The ones closest to Midway Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 1.2 mi |
| Moose and Deer Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 1.6 mi |
| Ethel Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 1.8 mi |
| Saddleback Pond | Redington | 2.4 mi |
| Little Saddleback Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 2.5 mi |
| Sandy River Ponds | Saddleback Mountain | 2.5 mi |
| Long Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 4.3 mi |
| Perry Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 4.3 mi |
| South Pond | Jackson Mountain | 4.5 mi |
| Winslow Pond | Redington | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle
The Saddleback Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Midway Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Moose and Deer Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Ethel Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Piazza Rock | Pillars | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| City Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Rock Pond Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Little Saddleback Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Geneva Bog Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.4 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Midway Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 66 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.931°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Midway Pond track the nearby Eddy Pond lake (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Midway Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Moose and Deer Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Ethel Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Midway Pond located?
Midway Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 38.4 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Saddleback Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Midway Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.4 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Midway Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Midway Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571275 on the Saddleback Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Midway 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.