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Bauds Pond — Reservoirs 43.9 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle · GNIS 561557
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS New Vineyard quadrangle, the reservoir known as Bauds Pond sits 43.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bauds Pond as a reservoir on the New Vineyard topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 561557. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bauds Pond sits at 44.82132° N, 70.11527° W (DMS 44°49′17″ N, 70°06′55″ W).
Other reservoirs in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 17 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bauds Pond itself. The ones closest to Bauds Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Porter Lake | Strong | 1.9 mi |
| Mosher Pond | New Sharon | 5.2 mi |
| Staples Pond | Farmington | 9.1 mi |
| Carrabassett River Reservoir | Kingfield | 9.7 mi |
| Temple Stream Reservoir | Farmington | 11.4 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Wilton | 17.3 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir | Farmington Falls | 18.7 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Wilton | 22.8 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Wilton | 23 mi |
| City Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 23.9 mi |
Features on the USGS New Vineyard Quadrangle
The New Vineyard 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Bauds Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Griffin Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| New Vineyard Mountains | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Barker Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Ick Norton Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Strickland Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| New Vineyard Basin | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Luce Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 43.9 miles (northeast) and you reach Bauds Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 75 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.821°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 43.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bauds Pond track the nearby Mill Pond lake (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bauds Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Dead Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Caswell Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bauds Pond located?
Bauds Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 43.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS New Vineyard topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bauds Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.9 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bauds Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bauds Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561557 on the New Vineyard quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bauds Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other reservoirs are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 16 other reservoirs in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34653546.