Redington Pond Range — Ranges 47.1 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Black Nubble Quadrangle · GNIS 574108
One of only 11 ranges catalogued within the 80 km reach of Chapman Inn, Redington Pond Range lies on the USGS Black Nubble quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine — 47.1 miles north-northeast of the Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574108, Redington Pond Range is recorded as a mountain range on the USGS Black Nubble quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/22/2023.
Coordinates & physical setting
Redington Pond Range sits at 45.02478° N, 70.38874° W (DMS 45°01′29″ N, 70°23′19″ W).
Features on the USGS Black Nubble Quadrangle
The Black Nubble 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 6 catalogued natural features alongside Redington Pond Range. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Redington | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0 mi |
| South Crocker Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Crocker Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Black Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Skunk Branch | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 5.1 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Among the 11 ranges catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Redington Pond Range ranks #11 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 0%).
- This is one of only 11 ranges catalogued within Chapman Inn’s 80 km reach — a rare classification in the local landscape.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 81-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Redington Pond Range — 47.1 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 45.025°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 47.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Redington Pond Range track the nearby Mount Redington summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Redington Pond Range
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Redington | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0 mi |
| South Crocker Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Crocker Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Crocker Cirque | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Caribou Valley | Valleys | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Redington Pond Range located?
Redington Pond Range is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 47.1 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Black Nubble topographic quadrangle.
How far is Redington Pond Range from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.1 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Redington Pond Range?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Redington Pond Range as a mountain range, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574108 on the Black Nubble quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Redington Pond Range?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How rare is ranges as a classification near Chapman Inn?
Only 11 ranges are catalogued within the 80 km radius of the Inn — a comparatively rare classification.
Wikidata: Q35704497.