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Mountain Pond — Lakes 34.6 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Rangeley Quadrangle · GNIS 571809
34.6 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle, Mountain Pond is a lake recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mountain Pond in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571809). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mountain Pond sits at 44.89504° N, 70.64460° W (DMS 44°53′42″ N, 70°38′41″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mountain Pond itself. The ones closest to Mountain Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Rangeley | 0.3 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Houghton | 1.6 mi |
| Long Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 2.1 mi |
| Long Pond | Houghton | 3.9 mi |
| Sabbath Day Pond | Houghton | 3.9 mi |
| Maxie Pond | Houghton | 4 mi |
| Witham Bog | Jackson Mountain | 4.1 mi |
| Little Swift River Pond | Jackson Mountain | 4.2 mi |
| Sandy River Ponds | Saddleback Mountain | 4.2 mi |
| Witham Pond | Jackson Mountain | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Rangeley Quadrangle
The Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Mountain Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Beaver Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mountain Pond Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Greenvale Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Martin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Haines Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Nile Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| South Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Maneskootuk Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Rangeley Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 34.6 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Mountain Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 59 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 44.895°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mountain Pond track the nearby Mud Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mountain Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Beaver Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Haley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mountain Pond Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mountain Pond located?
Mountain Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 34.6 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mountain Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.6 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mountain Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mountain Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571809 on the Rangeley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mountain 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: Q33291030.