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Winslow Pond — Lakes 36.7 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Redington Quadrangle · GNIS 578598
36.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Redington topographic quadrangle, Winslow Pond is a lake recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Redington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Winslow Pond in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 578598). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/09/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Winslow Pond sits at 44.88235° N, 70.46444° W (DMS 44°52′56″ N, 70°27′52″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Winslow Pond itself. The ones closest to Winslow Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perry Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 1.9 mi |
| Stetson Pond | Madrid | 2.4 mi |
| Little Saddleback Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 2.5 mi |
| Harvey Pond | Jackson Mountain | 2.7 mi |
| Saddleback Pond | Redington | 2.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Madrid | 2.9 mi |
| Lufkin Pond | Madrid | 2.9 mi |
| Beal Pond | Redington | 3 mi |
| Ethel Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 3.4 mi |
| Toothaker Pond | Madrid | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Redington Quadrangle
The Redington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 12 catalogued natural features alongside Winslow Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conant Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Winship Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Saddleback Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Beal Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Perham Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Hardy Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 5.1 mi |
| Saddleback Junior | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 5.2 mi |
| Mecham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 5.7 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 6.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.7 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Winslow Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 63 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 44.882°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Winslow Pond track the nearby Saddleback Stream (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Winslow Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddleback Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bear Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Conant Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Winslow Pond located?
Winslow Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 36.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Redington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Winslow Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.7 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Winslow Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Winslow Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578598 on the Redington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Winslow 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.