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City Pond — Reservoirs 37.4 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 564007
Catalogued on the USGS Saddleback Mountain quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, City Pond — a reservoir — lies 37.4 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “dam in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564007, City Pond is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Saddleback Mountain quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
City Pond sits at 44.92579° N, 70.58162° W (DMS 44°55′33″ N, 70°34′54″ W).
Other reservoirs in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 17 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting City Pond itself. The ones closest to City Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saddleback Lake | Saddleback Mountain | 3.2 mi |
| Haley Pond | Rangeley | 3.9 mi |
| Rangeley Lake | Rangeley | 5.7 mi |
| Dodge Pond | Rangeley | 7.2 mi |
| Kennebago Lake | Kennebago Lake | 13.5 mi |
| Carrabassett River Reservoir | Kingfield | 21.1 mi |
| Staples Pond | Farmington | 22.1 mi |
| Porter Lake | Strong | 22.5 mi |
| Bauds Pond | New Vineyard | 23.9 mi |
| Mosher Pond | New Sharon | 26.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle
The Saddleback Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside City Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakes Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cascade Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Long Pond Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Midway Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Sandy River Ponds | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Haley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Eddy Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Geneva Bog Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Piazza Rock | Pillars | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 64-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from City Pond — 37.4 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.926°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at City Pond track the nearby Oakes Nubble summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to City Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakes Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cascade Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Long Pond Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Midway Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is City Pond located?
City Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 37.4 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Saddleback Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is City Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.4 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is City Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies City Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564007 on the Saddleback Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit City 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: Q33130197.