Day Pond — Lakes 48.8 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kingfield Quadrangle · GNIS 564840
48.8 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Kingfield topographic quadrangle, Day Pond is a lake recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Kingfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Day Pond in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 564840). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Day Pond sits at 44.98800° N, 70.22755° W (DMS 44°59′17″ N, 70°13′39″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Day Pond itself. The ones closest to Day Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Pond | Kingfield | 3.1 mi |
| Caribou Pond | Sugarloaf Mountain | 6.6 mi |
| Tory Hill Pond | Phillips | 9.4 mi |
| Redington Pond | Redington | 9.5 mi |
| Beal Pond | Redington | 10.7 mi |
| Taylor Hill Pond | Strong | 10.9 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Phillips | 11.4 mi |
| Toothaker Pond | Madrid | 11.7 mi |
| Nash Pond | Strong | 13.1 mi |
| Bog Pond | Madrid | 13.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Kingfield Quadrangle
The Kingfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 14 catalogued natural features alongside Day Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tufts Pond Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Pinnacle Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Alder Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Rapid Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| West Branch Carrabassett River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Carrabassett River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Stanley Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Freeman Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 5 mi |
| Foster Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 6.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.8 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Day Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 84 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 44.988°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 48.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Day Pond track the nearby Black Nubble summit (1.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Day Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Norton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Tufts Pond Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Rapid Stream Valley | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Day Pond located?
Day Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 48.8 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kingfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Day Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 48.8 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Day Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Day Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564840 on the Kingfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Day 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.