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Pease Pond — Lakes 32.9 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Wilton Quadrangle · GNIS 573120
32.9 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Wilton topographic quadrangle, Pease Pond is a lake recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Wilton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pease Pond in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573120). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pease Pond sits at 44.59818° N, 70.17829° W (DMS 44°35′53″ N, 70°10′42″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pease Pond itself. The ones closest to Pease Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Locke Pond | Farmington Falls | 3.2 mi |
| Wilson Pond | East Dixfield | 3.5 mi |
| Sand Pond | Farmington Falls | 3.6 mi |
| Robinson Pond | Farmington Falls | 3.7 mi |
| North Pond | Farmington Falls | 5 mi |
| Varnum Pond | Farmington | 5.1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Farmington Falls | 6.3 mi |
| Parker Pond | Wilton | 6.5 mi |
| Round Pond | Farmington Falls | 6.8 mi |
| Fellows Pond | Farmington Falls | 6.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilton Quadrangle
The Wilton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Pease Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varnum Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Coubers Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Macomber Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Huckleberry Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Fuller Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 5.7 mi |
| Nash Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 5.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 32.9 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Pease 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 44.598°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pease Pond track the nearby Varnum Stream (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pease Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varnum Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Coubers Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pease Pond located?
Pease Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 32.9 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pease Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.9 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pease Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pease Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573120 on the Wilton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pease 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.