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Kamankeag Pond — Lakes 43.4 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Quadrangle · GNIS 569041
Catalogued on the USGS Kennebago quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Kamankeag Pond — a lake — lies 43.4 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569041, Kamankeag 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
Kamankeag Pond sits at 45.03292° N, 70.75575° W (DMS 45°01′59″ N, 70°45′21″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Kamankeag Pond itself. The ones closest to Kamankeag Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Bog | Kennebago Lake | 2 mi |
| Secret Bog | Kennebago Lake | 2.3 mi |
| Nutting Pond | Oquossoc | 2.5 mi |
| Cloutman Pond | Kennebago | 2.9 mi |
| Johns Pond | Kennebago | 2.9 mi |
| Round Pond | Rangeley | 3 mi |
| Quimby Pond | Rangeley | 3.1 mi |
| Lost Logan | Kennebago Lake | 3.3 mi |
| Flatiron Pond | Kennebago Lake | 3.8 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Oquossoc | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Quadrangle
The Kennebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Kamankeag Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ephraim Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Kamankeag Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Cloutman Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Johns Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Johns Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Cloutman Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Daddys Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Toothaker Brook Number Two | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Cupsuptic River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| Little Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 4.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 74-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Kamankeag Pond — 43.4 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 45.033°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 43.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Kamankeag Pond track the nearby Ephraim Ridge (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kamankeag Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ephraim Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Spotted Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Beaver Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Townsend Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Secret Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kamankeag Pond located?
Kamankeag Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 43.4 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kamankeag Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.4 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kamankeag Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kamankeag Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569041 on the Kennebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kamankeag 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: Q33265711.