Blanchard Ponds — Lakes 46.7 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 562567
Catalogued on the USGS Kennebago Lake quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Blanchard Ponds — a lake — lies 46.7 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562567, Blanchard Ponds is recorded as a lake on the USGS Kennebago Lake quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Blanchard Ponds sits at 45.07383° N, 70.66063° W (DMS 45°04′26″ N, 70°39′38″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Blanchard Ponds itself. The ones closest to Blanchard Ponds:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Gile Pond | Kennebago Lake | 1.5 mi |
| Flatiron Pond | Kennebago Lake | 1.8 mi |
| Cow Pond | Kennebago Lake | 2.7 mi |
| Yorks Logan | Kennebago Lake | 3.6 mi |
| Long Logan | Kennebago Lake | 3.6 mi |
| Little Greely Pond | Quill Hill | 3.8 mi |
| Gile Logan | Kennebago Lake | 4.1 mi |
| Greely Pond | Quill Hill | 4.2 mi |
| Lost Logan | Kennebago Lake | 4.3 mi |
| Roland Pond | Kennebago Lake | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle
The Kennebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Blanchard Ponds. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanchard Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Blackcat Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Blanchard Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Flatiron Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Wilber Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ben Gile Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Flatiron Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Black Spur | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Cow Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Skedaddle Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 80-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Blanchard Ponds — 46.7 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 45.074°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Blanchard Ponds track the nearby Blanchard Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Blanchard Ponds
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanchard Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Blackcat Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Blanchard Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Flatiron Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Wilber Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blanchard Ponds located?
Blanchard Ponds is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 46.7 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Blanchard Ponds from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.7 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Blanchard Ponds?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Blanchard Ponds as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562567 on the Kennebago Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Blanchard Ponds?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 97 other lakes in Franklin County, Maine.