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Pearl Pond — Lakes 32.8 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Madrid Quadrangle · GNIS 573111
32.8 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Madrid topographic quadrangle, Pearl Pond is a lake recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Madrid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pearl Pond in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573111). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pearl Pond sits at 44.82643° N, 70.48109° W (DMS 44°49′35″ N, 70°28′52″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pearl Pond itself. The ones closest to Pearl Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Madrid | 1.3 mi |
| Lufkin Pond | Madrid | 1.3 mi |
| Stetson Pond | Madrid | 1.5 mi |
| Harvey Pond | Jackson Mountain | 2.2 mi |
| Perry Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 3.6 mi |
| Bog Pond | Madrid | 3.8 mi |
| Winslow Pond | Redington | 3.9 mi |
| South Pond | Jackson Mountain | 4.7 mi |
| Adley Pond | Madrid | 4.9 mi |
| Southwest Pond | Jackson Mountain | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Madrid Quadrangle
The Madrid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Pearl Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jont Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Lufkin Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Stetson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Crossman Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| South Branch Sandy River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Saddleback Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Bear Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 32.8 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Pearl Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 56 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 44.826°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pearl Pond track the nearby Jont Stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pearl Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jont Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Lufkin Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Stetson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Crossman Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pearl Pond located?
Pearl Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 32.8 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Madrid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pearl Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.8 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pearl Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pearl Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573111 on the Madrid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pearl 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.