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South Pond — Lakes 34.0 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Jackson Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 575888
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Jackson Mountain quadrangle, the lake known as South Pond sits 34.0 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists South Pond as a lake on the Jackson Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 575888. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
South Pond sits at 44.86776° N, 70.55743° W (DMS 44°52′04″ N, 70°33′27″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting South Pond itself. The ones closest to South Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Witham Pond | Jackson Mountain | 1.8 mi |
| Little Swift River Pond | Jackson Mountain | 1.9 mi |
| Sandy River Ponds | Saddleback Mountain | 2 mi |
| Swift River Pond | Jackson Mountain | 2.5 mi |
| Long Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 2.6 mi |
| Witham Bog | Jackson Mountain | 2.7 mi |
| Perry Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 2.8 mi |
| Harvey Pond | Jackson Mountain | 2.8 mi |
| Ethel Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 3.3 mi |
| Little Saddleback Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Mountain Quadrangle
The Jackson Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside South Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witham Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Smalls Falls | Waterfalls | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Chandler Mill Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Blue Mountains | Ranges | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Witham Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Harvey Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Noon Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Southwest Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNE out of Bethel for 34.0 miles (north-northeast) and you reach South Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 58 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.868°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at South Pond track the nearby Witham Pond lake (1.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to South Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witham Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Sandy River Ponds | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Smalls Falls | Waterfalls | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Chandler Mill Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Pond located?
South Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 34.0 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is South Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 34.0 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is South Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies South Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575888 on the Jackson Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit South 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: Q33310524.