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Wilson Pond — Reservoirs 30.1 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Wilton Quadrangle · GNIS 1773730
Catalogued on the USGS Wilton quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Wilson Pond — a reservoir — lies 30.1 miles east-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 1773730, Wilson Pond is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Wilton quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/30/2010.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wilson Pond sits at 44.58585° N, 70.23308° W (DMS 44°35′09″ N, 70°13′59″ W).
Other reservoirs in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 17 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Wilson Pond itself. The ones closest to Wilson Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Wilton | 5.8 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Wilton | 5.9 mi |
| Temple Stream Reservoir | Farmington | 6.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Livermore Falls | 7.6 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir | Farmington Falls | 7.6 mi |
| Staples Pond | Farmington | 9.3 mi |
| Mosher Pond | New Sharon | 12.7 mi |
| Porter Lake | Strong | 16 mi |
| Bauds Pond | New Vineyard | 17.3 mi |
| Carrabassett River Reservoir | Kingfield | 26.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilton Quadrangle
The Wilton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Wilson Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coubers Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Varnum Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Pease Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Macomber Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Sevenmile Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| Jay Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.9 mi |
| Bean Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 52-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Wilson Pond — 30.1 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.586°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 30.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Wilson Pond track the nearby Coubers Brook stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wilson Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coubers Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Varnum Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wilson Pond located?
Wilson Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 30.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wilson Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wilson Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wilson Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1773730 on the Wilton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wilson 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: Q33133406.