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Nash Pond — Lakes 38.6 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Strong Quadrangle · GNIS 572057
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Strong quadrangle, the lake known as Nash Pond sits 38.6 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Nash Pond as a lake on the Strong topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 572057. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Nash Pond sits at 44.79830° N, 70.23226° W (DMS 44°47′54″ N, 70°13′56″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Nash Pond itself. The ones closest to Nash Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Day Mountain Pond | Strong | 1.7 mi |
| Jessie Pond | Mount Blue | 3.6 mi |
| Taylor Hill Pond | Strong | 3.7 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Phillips | 4.6 mi |
| Grants Pond | Mount Blue | 4.7 mi |
| Lily Pond | Strong | 4.8 mi |
| Mill Pond | New Vineyard | 5.3 mi |
| Tory Hill Pond | Phillips | 5.5 mi |
| Ballard Pond | Farmington | 5.5 mi |
| Mount Blue Pond | Phillips | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Strong Quadrangle
The Strong 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Nash Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Dickey Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Doctor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Stubbs Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Day Mountain Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hartwell Intervale | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hunter Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| True Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 38.6 miles (northeast) and you reach Nash Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 66 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.798°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Nash Pond track the nearby Valley Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Nash Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Dickey Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Doctor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Stubbs Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nash Pond located?
Nash Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 38.6 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Strong topographic quadrangle.
How far is Nash Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.6 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Nash Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Nash Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572057 on the Strong quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Nash 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.