Flatiron Pond — Lakes 46.1 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 566290
Catalogued on the USGS Kennebago Lake quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Flatiron Pond — a lake — lies 46.1 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566290, Flatiron Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Kennebago Lake quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Flatiron Pond sits at 45.06816° N, 70.69697° W (DMS 45°04′05″ N, 70°41′49″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Flatiron Pond itself. The ones closest to Flatiron Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blanchard Ponds | Kennebago Lake | 1.8 mi |
| Ben Gile Pond | Kennebago Lake | 3.1 mi |
| Cow Pond | Kennebago Lake | 3.4 mi |
| Yorks Logan | Kennebago Lake | 3.5 mi |
| Long Logan | Kennebago Lake | 3.6 mi |
| Lost Logan | Kennebago Lake | 3.6 mi |
| Johns Pond | Kennebago | 3.6 mi |
| Kamankeag Pond | Kennebago | 3.8 mi |
| Gile Logan | Kennebago Lake | 4.1 mi |
| Beaver Bog | Kennebago Lake | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle
The Kennebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Flatiron Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flatiron Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Blanchard Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Wilber Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Blanchard Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Blanchard Ponds | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Skedaddle Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Blackcat Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Spotted Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Kennebago Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Ben Gile Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 79-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Flatiron Pond — 46.1 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 45.068°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Flatiron Pond track the nearby Flatiron Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Flatiron Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flatiron Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Blanchard Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Wilber Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Blanchard Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Blanchard Ponds | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Flatiron Pond located?
Flatiron Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 46.1 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Flatiron Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.1 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Flatiron Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Flatiron Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566290 on the Kennebago Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Flatiron 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: Q33252852.