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Saddleback Lake — Reservoirs 40.7 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 574663
Catalogued on the USGS Saddleback Mountain quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Saddleback Lake — a reservoir — lies 40.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574663, Saddleback Lake 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 05/11/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Saddleback Lake sits at 44.97054° N, 70.56129° W (DMS 44°58′14″ N, 70°33′41″ W).
Other reservoirs in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 17 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Saddleback Lake itself. The ones closest to Saddleback Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 3.2 mi |
| Haley Pond | Rangeley | 3.6 mi |
| Rangeley Lake | Rangeley | 6.7 mi |
| Dodge Pond | Rangeley | 7.1 mi |
| Kennebago Lake | Kennebago Lake | 11.6 mi |
| Carrabassett River Reservoir | Kingfield | 19.9 mi |
| Porter Lake | Strong | 22.9 mi |
| Staples Pond | Farmington | 23.5 mi |
| Bauds Pond | New Vineyard | 24.1 mi |
| Mosher Pond | New Sharon | 27 mi |
Features on the USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle
The Saddleback Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Saddleback Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Geneva Bog Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Rock Pond Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Cold Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Redington Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Midway Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Potato Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| City Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 70-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Saddleback Lake — 40.7 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 44.971°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Saddleback Lake track the nearby Haley Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Saddleback Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Geneva Bog Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Rock Pond Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Cold Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Redington Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Saddleback Lake located?
Saddleback Lake is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 40.7 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Saddleback Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Saddleback Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.7 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Saddleback Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Saddleback Lake as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574663 on the Saddleback Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Saddleback Lake?
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: Q34920962.