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Lufkin Pond — Lakes 34.1 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Madrid Quadrangle · GNIS 570580
Catalogued on the USGS Madrid quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Lufkin Pond — a lake — lies 34.1 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570580, Lufkin Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Madrid quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lufkin Pond sits at 44.84047° N, 70.46291° W (DMS 44°50′26″ N, 70°27′46″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lufkin Pond itself. The ones closest to Lufkin Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stetson Pond | Madrid | 0.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Madrid | 1.3 mi |
| Pearl Pond | Madrid | 1.3 mi |
| Harvey Pond | Jackson Mountain | 2.2 mi |
| Bog Pond | Madrid | 2.7 mi |
| Winslow Pond | Redington | 2.9 mi |
| Perry Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 3.1 mi |
| Toothaker Pond | Madrid | 3.8 mi |
| Adley Pond | Madrid | 4 mi |
| Little Saddleback Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Madrid Quadrangle
The Madrid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Lufkin Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stetson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Pearl Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| South Branch Sandy River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Jont Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Saddleback Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Crossman Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bear Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 58-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Lufkin Pond — 34.1 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.840°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lufkin Pond track the nearby Stetson Pond lake (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lufkin Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stetson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Pearl Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| South Branch Sandy River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Jont Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lufkin Pond located?
Lufkin Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 34.1 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Madrid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lufkin Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 34.1 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lufkin Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lufkin Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570580 on the Madrid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lufkin 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: Q33286489.