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Sand Pond — Lakes 34.9 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 574856
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Farmington Falls quadrangle, the lake known as Sand Pond sits 34.9 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Sand Pond as a lake on the Farmington Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 574856. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sand Pond sits at 44.56883° N, 70.11848° W (DMS 44°34′08″ N, 70°07′07″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sand Pond itself. The ones closest to Sand Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Robinson Pond | Farmington Falls | 0.6 mi |
| Locke Pond | Farmington Falls | 0.7 mi |
| North Pond | Farmington Falls | 2.1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Farmington Falls | 2.9 mi |
| Fellows Pond | Farmington Falls | 3.4 mi |
| Round Pond | Farmington Falls | 3.4 mi |
| Pease Pond | Wilton | 3.6 mi |
| Crowell Pond | Farmington Falls | 4.1 mi |
| Parker Pond | Wilton | 4.3 mi |
| Wilson Pond | East Dixfield | 6.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle
The Farmington Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Sand Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Locke Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Zion Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sugar Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Blabon Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Old Bluff Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 34.9 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Sand Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 60 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.569°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sand Pond track the nearby Robinson Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sand Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Locke Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Zion Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Huckleberry Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Sugar Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sand Pond located?
Sand Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 34.9 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sand Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 34.9 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sand Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sand Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574856 on the Farmington Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sand 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.