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Lost Logan — Lakes 42.5 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 570399
42.5 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle, Lost 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 Lost Logan in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 570399). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lost Logan sits at 45.01571° N, 70.69360° W (DMS 45°00′57″ N, 70°41′37″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lost Logan itself. The ones closest to Lost Logan:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perk Pond | Kennebago Lake | 1.3 mi |
| Yorks Logan | Kennebago Lake | 1.4 mi |
| Long Logan | Kennebago Lake | 1.4 mi |
| Gile Logan | Kennebago Lake | 1.5 mi |
| Round Pond | Rangeley | 1.7 mi |
| Secret Bog | Kennebago Lake | 2 mi |
| Beaver Bog | Kennebago Lake | 2.2 mi |
| Ross Pond | Rangeley | 2.8 mi |
| Cow Pond | Kennebago Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Quimby Pond | Rangeley | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle
The Kennebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Lost Logan. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perk Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Yorks Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Long Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Gile Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Townsend Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Secret Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Spotted Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Beaver Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Cow Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Roland Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 42.5 miles north (bearing N) of Lost 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 45.016°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lost Logan track the nearby Perk Pond lake (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lost Logan
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perk Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Yorks Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Long Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Gile Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Townsend Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lost Logan located?
Lost Logan is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 42.5 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lost Logan from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.5 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lost Logan?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lost Logan as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570399 on the Kennebago Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lost 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.