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Mountain Pond Stream — Streams 33.7 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Rangeley Quadrangle · GNIS 571813
Catalogued on the USGS Rangeley quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Mountain Pond Stream — a stream — lies 33.7 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571813, Mountain Pond Stream is recorded as a stream on the USGS Rangeley quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mountain Pond Stream sits at 44.88728° N, 70.68424° W (DMS 44°53′14″ N, 70°41′03″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.89306° N, 70.64750° W (DMS 44°53′35″ N, 70°38′51″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 134 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mountain Pond Stream itself. The ones closest to Mountain Pond Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Brook | Rangeley | 1.4 mi |
| Toothaker Brook | Houghton | 2.7 mi |
| Bemis Stream | Houghton | 3.4 mi |
| Haley Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 3.8 mi |
| South Bog Stream | Rangeley | 3.8 mi |
| Long Pond Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 4.1 mi |
| Four Ponds Brook | Houghton | 4.2 mi |
| Cascade Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 4.2 mi |
| Mill Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 4.3 mi |
| Nile Brook | Rangeley | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Rangeley Quadrangle
The Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Mountain Pond Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Beaver Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| South Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| South Bog | Swamps | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| South Bog Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Greenvale Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Maneskootuk Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Haines Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 58-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mountain Pond Stream — 33.7 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. Being this far north (lat 44.887°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 33.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mountain Pond Stream track the nearby Martin Brook stream (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mountain Pond Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Beaver Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mountain Pond Stream located?
Mountain Pond Stream is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 33.7 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mountain Pond Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 33.7 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mountain Pond Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mountain Pond Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571813 on the Rangeley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mountain Pond Stream?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 133 other streams in Franklin County, Maine.