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Staples Pond — Reservoirs 34.9 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Quadrangle · GNIS 576260
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Farmington quadrangle, the reservoir known as Staples Pond sits 34.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “dam in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Staples Pond as a reservoir on the Farmington topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 576260. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Staples Pond sits at 44.72057° N, 70.23534° W (DMS 44°43′14″ N, 70°14′07″ W).
Other reservoirs in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 17 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Staples Pond itself. The ones closest to Staples Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Stream Reservoir | Farmington | 5.4 mi |
| Mosher Pond | New Sharon | 6.5 mi |
| Porter Lake | Strong | 7.4 mi |
| Bauds Pond | New Vineyard | 9.1 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Wilton | 9.3 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir | Farmington Falls | 13.8 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Wilton | 15.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Wilton | 15.2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Livermore Falls | 16.8 mi |
| Carrabassett River Reservoir | Kingfield | 17 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Quadrangle
The Farmington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Staples Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Patriots Peak | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Drury Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Porter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Gus Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Henry Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Winter Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Cowen Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Barker Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1981 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 34.9 miles (northeast) and you reach Staples Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 60 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.721°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Staples Pond track the nearby Ballard Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Staples Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Potato Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Patriots Peak | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Drury Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Staples Pond located?
Staples Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 34.9 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Staples Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 34.9 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Staples Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Staples Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576260 on the Farmington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Staples 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: Q33133029.