Johns Pond — Lakes 46.2 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Quadrangle · GNIS 568903
Catalogued on the USGS Kennebago quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Johns Pond — a lake — lies 46.2 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568903, Johns Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Kennebago quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Johns Pond sits at 45.07384° N, 70.77133° W (DMS 45°04′26″ N, 70°46′17″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Johns Pond itself. The ones closest to Johns Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kamankeag Pond | Kennebago | 2.9 mi |
| Flatiron Pond | Kennebago Lake | 3.6 mi |
| Cloutman Pond | Kennebago | 4.7 mi |
| Beaver Bog | Kennebago Lake | 4.9 mi |
| Secret Bog | Kennebago Lake | 5.2 mi |
| Blanchard Ponds | Kennebago Lake | 5.4 mi |
| Nutting Pond | Oquossoc | 5.4 mi |
| Lost Logan | Kennebago Lake | 5.5 mi |
| Round Pond | Rangeley | 5.8 mi |
| Quimby Pond | Rangeley | 6 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Quadrangle
The Kennebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Johns Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Kamankeag Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| West Kennebago Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Daddys Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Ephraim Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Burnt Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Kamankeag Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Cloutman Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number One | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 79-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Johns Pond — 46.2 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 45.074°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Johns Pond track the nearby Johns Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Johns Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Norton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Kennebago Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Kamankeag Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Johns Pond located?
Johns Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 46.2 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Johns Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.2 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Johns Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Johns Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568903 on the Kennebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Johns 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: Q33265035.