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Perk Pond — Lakes 41.6 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 573198
41.6 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle, Perk Pond 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 Perk Pond in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573198). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Perk Pond sits at 45.00137° N, 70.67747° W (DMS 45°00′05″ N, 70°40′39″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Perk Pond itself. The ones closest to Perk Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gile Logan | Kennebago Lake | 1.1 mi |
| Lost Logan | Kennebago Lake | 1.3 mi |
| Yorks Logan | Kennebago Lake | 1.5 mi |
| Long Logan | Kennebago Lake | 1.5 mi |
| Ross Pond | Rangeley | 1.6 mi |
| Round Pond | Rangeley | 2 mi |
| Roland Pond | Kennebago Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Gull Pond | Rangeley | 2.6 mi |
| Secret Bog | Kennebago Lake | 2.6 mi |
| Third Greely Pond | Quill Hill | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle
The Kennebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Perk Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gile Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lost Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Yorks Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Long Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Roland Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Townsend Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Secret Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Beaver Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Cow Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Spotted Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 41.6 miles north (bearing N) of Perk Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 71 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 45.001°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Perk Pond track the nearby Chick Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Perk Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chick Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Gile Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lost Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Burnham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Yorks Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Perk Pond located?
Perk Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 41.6 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Perk Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.6 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Perk Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Perk Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573198 on the Kennebago Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Perk 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.