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Moose and Deer Pond — Lakes 38.1 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 571573
Catalogued on the USGS Saddleback Mountain quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Moose and Deer Pond — a lake — lies 38.1 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571573, Moose and Deer 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
Moose and Deer Pond sits at 44.91954° N, 70.51383° W (DMS 44°55′10″ N, 70°30′50″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Moose and Deer Pond itself. The ones closest to Moose and Deer Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 0.6 mi |
| Saddleback Pond | Redington | 0.8 mi |
| Ethel Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 0.9 mi |
| Little Saddleback Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 1 mi |
| Midway Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 1.6 mi |
| Sandy River Ponds | Saddleback Mountain | 2.7 mi |
| Perry Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 3 mi |
| Winslow Pond | Redington | 3.5 mi |
| South Pond | Jackson Mountain | 4.2 mi |
| Harvey Pond | Jackson Mountain | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle
The Saddleback Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Moose and Deer Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Ethel Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Little Saddleback Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Piazza Rock | Pillars | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Midway Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Sandy River Ponds | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Perry Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Perry Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 65-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Moose and Deer Pond — 38.1 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 44.920°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Moose and Deer Pond track the nearby Eddy Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moose and Deer Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Saddleback Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Ethel Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Little Saddleback Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moose and Deer Pond located?
Moose and Deer Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 38.1 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Saddleback Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moose and Deer Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 38.1 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Moose and Deer Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Moose and Deer Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571573 on the Saddleback Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Moose and Deer 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.