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North Pond — Lakes 34.2 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 572393
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Farmington Falls quadrangle, the lake known as North Pond sits 34.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists North Pond as a lake on the Farmington Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 572393. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
North Pond sits at 44.53917° N, 70.12067° W (DMS 44°32′21″ N, 70°07′14″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting North Pond itself. The ones closest to North Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Robinson Pond | Farmington Falls | 1.5 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Farmington Falls | 1.8 mi |
| Round Pond | Farmington Falls | 1.9 mi |
| Fellows Pond | Farmington Falls | 2 mi |
| Sand Pond | Farmington Falls | 2.1 mi |
| Parker Pond | Wilton | 2.4 mi |
| Locke Pond | Farmington Falls | 2.8 mi |
| Pease Pond | Wilton | 5 mi |
| Crowell Pond | Farmington Falls | 5.3 mi |
| Wilson Pond | East Dixfield | 7.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle
The Farmington Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside North Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Robinson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Fellows Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Locke Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Zion Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Blabon Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 34.2 miles (east-northeast) and you reach North Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 59 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.539°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at North Pond track the nearby Sugar Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to North Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Huckleberry Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Robinson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Nash Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Pond located?
North Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 34.2 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is North Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.2 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is North Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies North Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572393 on the Farmington Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit North 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: Q33295134.