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Gull Pond — Lakes 41.1 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Rangeley Quadrangle · GNIS 567385
Catalogued on the USGS Rangeley quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Gull Pond — a lake — lies 41.1 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567385, Gull Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Rangeley quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Gull Pond sits at 44.98885° N, 70.62824° W (DMS 44°59′20″ N, 70°37′42″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Gull Pond itself. The ones closest to Gull Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roland Pond | Kennebago Lake | 1.7 mi |
| Third Greely Pond | Quill Hill | 1.8 mi |
| Ross Pond | Rangeley | 2.2 mi |
| Greely Pond | Quill Hill | 2.4 mi |
| Gile Logan | Kennebago Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Perk Pond | Kennebago Lake | 2.6 mi |
| Little Greely Pond | Quill Hill | 2.8 mi |
| Long Logan | Kennebago Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Yorks Logan | Kennebago Lake | 3 mi |
| Dill Pond | Quill Hill | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Rangeley Quadrangle
The Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Gull Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haley Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| City Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Ross Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Chick Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Nile Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Burnham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Haines Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Maneskootuk Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Dodge Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 70-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Gull Pond — 41.1 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 44.989°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Gull Pond track the nearby Haley Pond reservoir (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gull Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haley Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Roland Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Third Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| City Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gull Pond located?
Gull Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 41.1 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gull Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 41.1 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gull Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gull Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567385 on the Rangeley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gull 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: Q33258286.