Mill Pond — Lakes 42.6 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle · GNIS 571346
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS New Vineyard quadrangle, the lake known as Mill Pond sits 42.6 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “dam in Maine, United States of America, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mill Pond as a lake on the New Vineyard topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 571346. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mill Pond sits at 44.80065° N, 70.12473° W (DMS 44°48′02″ N, 70°07′29″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mill Pond itself. The ones closest to Mill Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lily Pond | Strong | 0.5 mi |
| Taylor Hill Pond | Strong | 3.4 mi |
| Clearwater Pond | New Sharon | 5.2 mi |
| Nash Pond | Strong | 5.3 mi |
| Day Mountain Pond | Strong | 6.3 mi |
| Jessie Pond | Mount Blue | 7.2 mi |
| Ballard Pond | Farmington | 7.6 mi |
| Grants Pond | Mount Blue | 8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Farmington | 8.2 mi |
| Drury Pond | Farmington | 8.8 mi |
Features on the USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle
The New Vineyard 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Mill Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Vineyard Mountains | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Griffin Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bauds Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| New Vineyard Basin | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Norton Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Ick Norton Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| True Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Barker Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 42.6 miles (northeast) and you reach Mill 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 44.801°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mill Pond track the nearby Lily Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mill Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| New Vineyard Mountains | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Griffin Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Dead Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Porter Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mill Pond located?
Mill Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 42.6 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS New Vineyard topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mill Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.6 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mill Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mill Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571346 on the New Vineyard quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mill 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: Q33131375.