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Podunk Pond — Lakes 22.8 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 573552
22.8 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle, Podunk Pond is a lake recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Podunk Pond in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573552). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Podunk Pond sits at 44.60125° N, 70.41618° W (DMS 44°36′05″ N, 70°24′58″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Podunk Pond itself. The ones closest to Podunk Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Halfmoon Pond | Rumford | 4.2 mi |
| Hills Pond | Mount Blue | 5.6 mi |
| Webb Lake | Weld | 6.7 mi |
| Wilson Pond | East Dixfield | 8.2 mi |
| Varnum Pond | Farmington | 9.2 mi |
| Holman Pond | Mount Blue | 10.2 mi |
| Drury Pond | Farmington | 11.2 mi |
| Pease Pond | Wilton | 11.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Farmington | 11.8 mi |
| Grants Pond | Mount Blue | 12 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixfield Quadrangle
The Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Podunk Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Siberia Meadows | Other Natural Features | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Storer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Masterman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Grays Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Holman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Kittredge Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Paddy Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| The Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 22.8 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Podunk Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 39 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 44.601°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 22.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Podunk Pond track the nearby Potter Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Podunk Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Siberia Meadows | Other Natural Features | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Storer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Masterman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Grays Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Podunk Pond located?
Podunk Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 22.8 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Podunk Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 39 minutes, 22.8 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Podunk Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Podunk Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573552 on the Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Podunk 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: Q33299888.