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Dodge Pond — Reservoirs 40.0 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Rangeley Quadrangle · GNIS 565152
40.0 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle, Dodge Pond is a reservoir recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “reservoir in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Dodge Pond in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 565152). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dodge Pond sits at 44.98027° N, 70.70645° W (DMS 44°58′49″ N, 70°42′23″ W).
Other reservoirs in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 17 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dodge Pond itself. The ones closest to Dodge Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rangeley Lake | Rangeley | 2.5 mi |
| Haley Pond | Rangeley | 3.6 mi |
| Saddleback Lake | Saddleback Mountain | 7.1 mi |
| City Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 7.2 mi |
| Kennebago Lake | Kennebago Lake | 8 mi |
| Carrabassett River Reservoir | Kingfield | 27.1 mi |
| Staples Pond | Farmington | 29.2 mi |
| Porter Lake | Strong | 29.6 mi |
| Bauds Pond | New Vineyard | 30.9 mi |
| Mosher Pond | New Sharon | 33.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Rangeley Quadrangle
The Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Dodge Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quimby Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Burnham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Hunter Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Chick Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ross Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Quimby Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Smith Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Bonney Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Rangeley Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 40.0 miles north (bearing N) of Dodge Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 69 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 44.980°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dodge Pond track the nearby Quimby Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dodge Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quimby Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Burnham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Hunter Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Chick Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dodge Pond located?
Dodge Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 40.0 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dodge Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.0 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dodge Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dodge Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565152 on the Rangeley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dodge 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: Q34728744.