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Spencer Pond — Lakes 29.2 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Houghton Quadrangle · GNIS 576036
29.2 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Houghton topographic quadrangle, Spencer 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 Spencer Pond in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576036). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Spencer Pond sits at 44.82181° N, 70.68801° W (DMS 44°49′19″ N, 70°41′17″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Spencer Pond itself. The ones closest to Spencer Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Pond | Houghton | 0.7 mi |
| Round Pond | Houghton | 1.1 mi |
| Long Pond | Houghton | 1.6 mi |
| Maxie Pond | Houghton | 1.6 mi |
| Sabbath Day Pond | Houghton | 1.9 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Houghton | 3.9 mi |
| Witham Bog | Jackson Mountain | 4.5 mi |
| Swift River Pond | Jackson Mountain | 4.9 mi |
| Little Swift River Pond | Jackson Mountain | 5.3 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Rangeley | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Houghton Quadrangle
The Houghton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Spencer Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Maxie Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Four Ponds Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Brimstone Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sabbath Day Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Four Ponds Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mountain Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 29.2 miles north (bearing N) of Spencer Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 50 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 44.822°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 29.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Spencer Pond track the nearby Beaver Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Spencer Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Maxie Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spencer Pond located?
Spencer Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 29.2 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Houghton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Spencer Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.2 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Spencer Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Spencer Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576036 on the Houghton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Spencer 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: Q33310922.