Aerial imagery: USGS National Map (public domain)
Bog Pond — Lakes 35.8 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Madrid Quadrangle · GNIS 562689
35.8 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Madrid topographic quadrangle, Bog Pond is a lake recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Madrid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bog Pond in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 562689). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bog Pond sits at 44.84773° N, 70.40954° W (DMS 44°50′52″ N, 70°24′34″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bog Pond itself. The ones closest to Bog Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Toothaker Pond | Madrid | 1.6 mi |
| Adley Pond | Madrid | 1.8 mi |
| Lufkin Pond | Madrid | 2.7 mi |
| Stetson Pond | Madrid | 3.3 mi |
| Winslow Pond | Redington | 3.6 mi |
| Pearl Pond | Madrid | 3.8 mi |
| Beal Pond | Redington | 3.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Madrid | 3.8 mi |
| Harvey Pond | Jackson Mountain | 4.6 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Phillips | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Madrid Quadrangle
The Madrid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Bog Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orbeton Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cottle Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| South Branch Sandy River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Toothaker Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Adley Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bear Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Lufkin Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Saddleback Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Jont Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Stetson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 35.8 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Bog Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 61 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.848°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bog Pond track the nearby Orbeton Stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bog Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orbeton Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cottle Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| South Branch Sandy River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Toothaker Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Adley Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bog Pond located?
Bog Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 35.8 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Madrid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bog Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.8 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bog Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bog Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562689 on the Madrid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bog Pond?
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.