Third Greely Pond — Lakes 42.9 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Quill Hill Quadrangle · GNIS 576953
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Quill Hill quadrangle, the lake known as Third Greely Pond sits 42.9 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Third Greely Pond as a lake on the Quill Hill topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 576953. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/11/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Third Greely Pond sits at 45.01407° N, 70.62358° W (DMS 45°00′51″ N, 70°37′25″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Third Greely Pond itself. The ones closest to Third Greely Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roland Pond | Kennebago Lake | 0.3 mi |
| Greely Pond | Quill Hill | 0.7 mi |
| Little Greely Pond | Quill Hill | 1 mi |
| Gull Pond | Rangeley | 1.8 mi |
| Cow Pond | Kennebago Lake | 1.8 mi |
| Gile Logan | Kennebago Lake | 2 mi |
| Long Logan | Kennebago Lake | 2.1 mi |
| Yorks Logan | Kennebago Lake | 2.2 mi |
| Dill Pond | Quill Hill | 2.6 mi |
| Perk Pond | Kennebago Lake | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Quill Hill Quadrangle
The Quill Hill 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Third Greely Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Little Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Quill Pond Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Dill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Baker Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Quill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Quill Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 5.4 mi |
| West Branch Nash Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 8.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 42.9 miles (north) and you reach Third Greely Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 73 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 45.014°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Third Greely Pond track the nearby Roland Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Third Greely Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roland Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Little Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Gull Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Cow Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Third Greely Pond located?
Third Greely Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 42.9 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Quill Hill topographic quadrangle.
How far is Third Greely Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.9 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Third Greely Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Third Greely Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576953 on the Quill Hill quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Third Greely 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.