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Wilson Pond — Lakes 29.7 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 578552
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS East Dixfield quadrangle, the lake known as Wilson Pond sits 29.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Wilson Pond as a lake on the East Dixfield topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 578552. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wilson Pond sits at 44.59674° N, 70.25041° W (DMS 44°35′48″ N, 70°15′01″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Wilson Pond itself. The ones closest to Wilson Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pease Pond | Wilton | 3.5 mi |
| Varnum Pond | Farmington | 4 mi |
| Locke Pond | Farmington Falls | 6.6 mi |
| Robinson Pond | Farmington Falls | 6.7 mi |
| Sand Pond | Farmington Falls | 6.8 mi |
| Hills Pond | Mount Blue | 7 mi |
| Drury Pond | Farmington | 7.4 mi |
| North Pond | Farmington Falls | 7.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Farmington | 7.9 mi |
| Parker Pond | Wilton | 8.1 mi |
Features on the USGS East Dixfield Quadrangle
The East Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Wilson Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bates Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Walker Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Pine Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Allen Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Tucker Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Potash Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Butterfield Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Law Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Hugh Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 29.7 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Wilson Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 51 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.597°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 29.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Wilson Pond track the nearby Wilson Stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wilson Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bates Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Walker Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Pine Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wilson Pond located?
Wilson Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 29.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wilson Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 29.7 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wilson Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wilson Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578552 on the East Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wilson 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: Q33321262.