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Drury Pond — Lakes 34.0 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Quadrangle · GNIS 565306
Catalogued on the USGS Farmington quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Drury Pond — a lake — lies 34.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565306, Drury Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Farmington quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Drury Pond sits at 44.70418° N, 70.24048° W (DMS 44°42′15″ N, 70°14′26″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Drury Pond itself. The ones closest to Drury Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Farmington | 0.6 mi |
| Ballard Pond | Farmington | 1.2 mi |
| Grants Pond | Mount Blue | 2.1 mi |
| Holman Pond | Mount Blue | 2.2 mi |
| Jessie Pond | Mount Blue | 3.1 mi |
| Varnum Pond | Farmington | 3.4 mi |
| Day Mountain Pond | Strong | 5 mi |
| Hills Pond | Mount Blue | 6 mi |
| Mount Blue Pond | Phillips | 6.3 mi |
| Nash Pond | Strong | 6.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Quadrangle
The Farmington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Drury Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Gus Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Henry Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Staples Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Ballard Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Porter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Patriots Peak | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Winter Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Varnum Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Barker Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 58-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Drury Pond — 34.0 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.704°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Drury Pond track the nearby Mud Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Drury Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Gus Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Edes Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Henry Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Staples Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Drury Pond located?
Drury Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 34.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Drury Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 34.0 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Drury Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Drury Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565306 on the Farmington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Drury 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: Q33247675.