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Saddleback Pond — Lakes 37.9 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Redington Quadrangle · GNIS 574671
37.9 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Redington topographic quadrangle, Saddleback Pond is a lake recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Redington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Saddleback Pond in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574671). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Saddleback Pond sits at 44.91323° N, 70.49910° W (DMS 44°54′48″ N, 70°29′57″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Saddleback Pond itself. The ones closest to Saddleback Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Saddleback Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 0.6 mi |
| Moose and Deer Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 0.8 mi |
| Ethel Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 1.2 mi |
| Eddy Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 1.3 mi |
| Midway Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 2.4 mi |
| Perry Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 2.5 mi |
| Winslow Pond | Redington | 2.7 mi |
| Sandy River Ponds | Saddleback Mountain | 3.1 mi |
| Harvey Pond | Jackson Mountain | 4 mi |
| South Pond | Jackson Mountain | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Redington Quadrangle
The Redington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 12 catalogued natural features alongside Saddleback Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winship Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Winslow Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Saddleback Junior | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Hardy Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Conant Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Beal Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| Perham Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 5 mi |
| Mecham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.9 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Saddleback Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 65 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 44.913°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Saddleback Pond track the nearby Little Saddleback Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Saddleback Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Saddleback Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Moose and Deer Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Ethel Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Eddy Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Saddleback Pond located?
Saddleback Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 37.9 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Redington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Saddleback Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 37.9 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Saddleback Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Saddleback Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574671 on the Redington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Saddleback 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.