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Rock Pond Stream — Streams 40.4 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 574352
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Saddleback Mountain quadrangle, the stream known as Rock Pond Stream sits 40.4 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Rock Pond Stream as a stream on the Saddleback Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 574352. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rock Pond Stream sits at 44.96506° N, 70.55646° W (DMS 44°57′54″ N, 70°33′23″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.93778° N, 70.53639° W (DMS 44°56′16″ N, 70°32′11″ 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 Rock Pond Stream itself. The ones closest to Rock Pond Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haley Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 0.3 mi |
| Geneva Bog Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 0.4 mi |
| Cold Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 2.2 mi |
| Redington Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 2.4 mi |
| Cascade Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 4.1 mi |
| Nile Brook | Rangeley | 4.2 mi |
| Mill Brook | Saddleback Mountain | 4.2 mi |
| Long Pond Stream | Saddleback Mountain | 4.2 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Rangeley | 4.8 mi |
| Quill Pond Brook | Quill Hill | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Saddleback Mountain Quadrangle
The Saddleback Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Rock Pond Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Geneva Bog Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Saddleback Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Cold Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Redington Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Midway Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Potato Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| City Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNE out of Bethel for 40.4 miles (north-northeast) and you reach Rock Pond Stream; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 69 minutes.
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 44.965°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Rock Pond Stream track the nearby Haley Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rock Pond Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Geneva Bog Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Saddleback Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Oakes Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Cold Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rock Pond Stream located?
Rock Pond Stream is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 40.4 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Saddleback Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rock Pond Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.4 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Rock Pond Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rock Pond Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574352 on the Saddleback Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rock 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.
Wikidata: Q35253204.