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Perry Pond — Lakes 35.5 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 573221
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Saddleback Mountain quadrangle, the lake known as Perry Pond sits 35.5 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Perry Pond as a lake on the Saddleback Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 573221. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Perry Pond sits at 44.87640° N, 70.50239° W (DMS 44°52′35″ N, 70°30′09″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Perry Pond itself. The ones closest to Perry Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey Pond | Jackson Mountain | 1.5 mi |
| Winslow Pond | Redington | 1.9 mi |
| Little Saddleback Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 2.1 mi |
| Stetson Pond | Madrid | 2.3 mi |
| Mud Pond | Madrid | 2.3 mi |
| Ethel Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 2.5 mi |
| Saddleback Pond | Redington | 2.5 mi |
| South Pond | Jackson Mountain | 2.8 mi |
| Moose and Deer Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 3 mi |
| Sandy River Ponds | Saddleback Mountain | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle
The Saddleback Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Perry Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Little Saddleback Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Piazza Rock | Pillars | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Ethel Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Moose and Deer Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Sandy River Ponds | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Eddy Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Midway Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNE out of Bethel for 35.5 miles (north-northeast) and you reach Perry Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 61 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.876°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Perry Pond track the nearby Perry Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Perry Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Smalls Falls | Waterfalls | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Chandler Mill Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Perry Pond located?
Perry Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 35.5 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Saddleback Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Perry Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.5 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Perry Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Perry Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573221 on the Saddleback Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Perry 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.