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Redington Pond — Lakes 43.9 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Redington Quadrangle · GNIS 574106
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Redington quadrangle, the lake known as Redington Pond sits 43.9 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Redington Pond as a lake on the Redington topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 574106. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Redington Pond sits at 44.98445° N, 70.42106° W (DMS 44°59′04″ N, 70°25′16″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Redington Pond itself. The ones closest to Redington Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caribou Pond | Sugarloaf Mountain | 3.3 mi |
| Beal Pond | Redington | 5.6 mi |
| Saddleback Pond | Redington | 6.2 mi |
| Quill Pond | Quill Hill | 6.3 mi |
| Moose and Deer Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 6.4 mi |
| Little Saddleback Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 6.8 mi |
| Eddy Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 6.8 mi |
| Midway Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 7 mi |
| Ethel Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 7.2 mi |
| Winslow Pond | Redington | 7.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Redington Quadrangle
The Redington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 12 catalogued natural features alongside Redington Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Saddleback Junior | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mecham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Hardy Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Winship Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 5.2 mi |
| Perham Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 5.6 mi |
| Beal Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 5.6 mi |
| Saddleback Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 6.2 mi |
| Winslow Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 7.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNE out of Bethel for 43.9 miles (north-northeast) and you reach Redington Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 75 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.984°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 43.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Redington Pond track the nearby Poplar Ridge (1.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Redington Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Saddleback Junior | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Lone Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Redington Pond Range | Ranges | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Redington Pond located?
Redington Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 43.9 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Redington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Redington Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.9 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Redington Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Redington Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574106 on the Redington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Redington 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: Q33301977.