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Gile Logan — Lakes 42.6 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 566787
42.6 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle, Gile Logan is a lake recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Kennebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Gile Logan in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 566787). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Gile Logan sits at 45.01448° N, 70.66350° W (DMS 45°00′52″ N, 70°39′49″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Gile Logan itself. The ones closest to Gile Logan:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Logan | Kennebago Lake | 0.5 mi |
| Yorks Logan | Kennebago Lake | 0.5 mi |
| Perk Pond | Kennebago Lake | 1.1 mi |
| Lost Logan | Kennebago Lake | 1.5 mi |
| Roland Pond | Kennebago Lake | 1.6 mi |
| Cow Pond | Kennebago Lake | 1.9 mi |
| Third Greely Pond | Quill Hill | 2 mi |
| Greely Pond | Quill Hill | 2.4 mi |
| Little Greely Pond | Quill Hill | 2.4 mi |
| Gull Pond | Rangeley | 2.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle
The Kennebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Gile Logan. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Yorks Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Perk Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lost Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Roland Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Cow Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Townsend Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Spotted Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Secret Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Ben Gile Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 42.6 miles north (bearing N) of Gile Logan. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 73 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 45.014°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Gile Logan track the nearby Long Logan lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gile Logan
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Yorks Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Perk Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lost Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Roland Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gile Logan located?
Gile Logan is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 42.6 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gile Logan from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.6 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gile Logan?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gile Logan as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 566787 on the Kennebago Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gile Logan?
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.