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Dill Pond — Lakes 43.4 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Quill Hill Quadrangle · GNIS 565099
Catalogued on the USGS Quill Hill quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Dill Pond — a lake — lies 43.4 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565099, Dill Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Quill Hill quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/11/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dill Pond sits at 45.01388° N, 70.57099° W (DMS 45°00′50″ N, 70°34′16″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dill Pond itself. The ones closest to Dill Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quill Pond | Quill Hill | 2 mi |
| Greely Pond | Quill Hill | 2.2 mi |
| Little Greely Pond | Quill Hill | 2.5 mi |
| Third Greely Pond | Quill Hill | 2.6 mi |
| Roland Pond | Kennebago Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Gull Pond | Rangeley | 3.3 mi |
| Cow Pond | Kennebago Lake | 3.8 mi |
| Gile Logan | Kennebago Lake | 4.5 mi |
| Ben Gile Pond | Kennebago Lake | 4.5 mi |
| Long Logan | Kennebago Lake | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Quill Hill Quadrangle
The Quill Hill 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Dill Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quill Pond Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Quill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Little Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Third Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Quill Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Baker Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| West Branch Nash Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 6.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 74-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Dill Pond — 43.4 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 45.014°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 43.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dill Pond track the nearby Redington Stream (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dill Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redington Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Quill Pond Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Quill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Cold Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dill Pond located?
Dill Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 43.4 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Quill Hill topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dill Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.4 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dill Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dill Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565099 on the Quill Hill quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dill 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.
Wikidata: Q33246397.