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Cloutman Pond — Lakes 41.8 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Quadrangle · GNIS 564117
41.8 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Kennebago topographic quadrangle, Cloutman Pond is a lake recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Kennebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Cloutman Pond in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 564117). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cloutman Pond sits at 45.00972° N, 70.80515° W (DMS 45°00′35″ N, 70°48′19″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cloutman Pond itself. The ones closest to Cloutman Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nutting Pond | Oquossoc | 2.7 mi |
| Kamankeag Pond | Kennebago | 2.9 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Oquossoc | 3.2 mi |
| Beaver Bog | Kennebago Lake | 3.3 mi |
| Quimby Pond | Rangeley | 3.4 mi |
| Secret Bog | Kennebago Lake | 3.6 mi |
| Round Pond | Rangeley | 4.3 mi |
| Johns Pond | Kennebago | 4.7 mi |
| Lost Logan | Kennebago Lake | 5.5 mi |
| Perk Pond | Kennebago Lake | 6.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Quadrangle
The Kennebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Cloutman Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloutman Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Kamankeag Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number Two | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cupsuptic River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Ephraim Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Kamankeag Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Little Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Daddys Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number One | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 41.8 miles north (bearing N) of Cloutman Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 72 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 45.010°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cloutman Pond track the nearby Cloutman Ridge (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cloutman Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloutman Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Kamankeag Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number Two | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cupsuptic Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Whetstone Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cloutman Pond located?
Cloutman Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 41.8 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cloutman Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 41.8 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cloutman Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cloutman Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564117 on the Kennebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cloutman 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.