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Witham Pond — Lakes 32.3 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Jackson Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 578627
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Jackson Mountain quadrangle, the lake known as Witham Pond sits 32.3 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Witham Pond as a lake on the Jackson Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 578627. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Witham Pond sits at 44.84880° N, 70.58192° W (DMS 44°50′56″ N, 70°34′55″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Witham Pond itself. The ones closest to Witham Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Swift River Pond | Jackson Mountain | 0.3 mi |
| Swift River Pond | Jackson Mountain | 0.7 mi |
| Witham Bog | Jackson Mountain | 1 mi |
| South Pond | Jackson Mountain | 1.8 mi |
| Long Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 2.8 mi |
| Southwest Pond | Jackson Mountain | 3.1 mi |
| Sandy River Ponds | Saddleback Mountain | 3.5 mi |
| Sabbath Day Pond | Houghton | 3.8 mi |
| Harvey Pond | Jackson Mountain | 3.9 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Houghton | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Mountain Quadrangle
The Jackson Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Witham Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Witham Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Blue Mountains | Ranges | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| South Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Southwest Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Smalls Falls | Waterfalls | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Chandler Mill Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Harvey Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Noon Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNE out of Bethel for 32.3 miles (north-northeast) and you reach Witham Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 55 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.849°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Witham Pond track the nearby Little Swift River Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Witham Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Witham Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Blue Mountains | Ranges | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| South Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Witham Pond located?
Witham Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 32.3 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Witham Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 32.3 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Witham Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Witham Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578627 on the Jackson Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Witham 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.