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Sabbath Day Pond — Lakes 30.7 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Houghton Quadrangle · GNIS 574632
30.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Houghton topographic quadrangle, Sabbath Day Pond is a lake recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Houghton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Sabbath Day Pond in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574632). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sabbath Day Pond sits at 44.83924° N, 70.65832° W (DMS 44°50′21″ N, 70°39′30″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sabbath Day Pond itself. The ones closest to Sabbath Day Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Round Pond | Houghton | 0.8 mi |
| Long Pond | Houghton | 0.8 mi |
| Maxie Pond | Houghton | 1.4 mi |
| Spencer Pond | Houghton | 1.9 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Houghton | 2.4 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Houghton | 2.4 mi |
| Witham Bog | Jackson Mountain | 2.8 mi |
| Swift River Pond | Jackson Mountain | 3.2 mi |
| Little Swift River Pond | Jackson Mountain | 3.6 mi |
| Witham Pond | Jackson Mountain | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Houghton Quadrangle
The Houghton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Sabbath Day Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Four Ponds Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Maxie Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Spencer Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Four Ponds Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Brimstone Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.7 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Sabbath Day Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 53 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 44.839°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 30.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sabbath Day Pond track the nearby Round Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sabbath Day Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Four Ponds Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Maxie Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Spencer Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sabbath Day Pond located?
Sabbath Day Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 30.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Houghton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sabbath Day Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.7 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sabbath Day Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sabbath Day Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574632 on the Houghton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sabbath Day 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.