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Ross Pond — Lakes 40.1 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Rangeley Quadrangle · GNIS 574468
Catalogued on the USGS Rangeley quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Ross Pond — a lake — lies 40.1 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574468, Ross Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Rangeley quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ross Pond sits at 44.97902° N, 70.67133° W (DMS 44°58′44″ N, 70°40′17″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ross Pond itself. The ones closest to Ross Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perk Pond | Kennebago Lake | 1.6 mi |
| Gull Pond | Rangeley | 2.2 mi |
| Gile Logan | Kennebago Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Round Pond | Rangeley | 2.6 mi |
| Lost Logan | Kennebago Lake | 2.8 mi |
| Long Logan | Kennebago Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Yorks Logan | Kennebago Lake | 3 mi |
| Roland Pond | Kennebago Lake | 3.1 mi |
| Third Greely Pond | Quill Hill | 3.4 mi |
| Secret Bog | Kennebago Lake | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Rangeley Quadrangle
The Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Ross Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chick Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Burnham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| City Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Dodge Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Haley Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Quimby Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Gull Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Hunter Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Maneskootuk Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 69-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Ross Pond — 40.1 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.979°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ross Pond track the nearby Chick Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ross Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chick Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Burnham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Perk Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| City Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ross Pond located?
Ross Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 40.1 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ross Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.1 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ross Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ross Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574468 on the Rangeley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ross 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: Q33303489.