Pinnacle Pond — Lakes 49.2 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kingfield Quadrangle · GNIS 573436
Catalogued on the USGS Kingfield quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Pinnacle Pond — a lake — lies 49.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573436, Pinnacle Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Kingfield quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pinnacle Pond sits at 44.96565° N, 70.17220° W (DMS 44°57′56″ N, 70°10′20″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pinnacle Pond itself. The ones closest to Pinnacle Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Day Pond | Kingfield | 3.1 mi |
| Taylor Hill Pond | Strong | 9.1 mi |
| Tory Hill Pond | Phillips | 9.4 mi |
| Caribou Pond | Sugarloaf Mountain | 9.6 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Phillips | 11.3 mi |
| Lily Pond | Strong | 11.6 mi |
| Mill Pond | New Vineyard | 11.6 mi |
| Nash Pond | Strong | 11.9 mi |
| Redington Pond | Redington | 12.2 mi |
| Beal Pond | Redington | 12.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Kingfield Quadrangle
The Kingfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 14 catalogued natural features alongside Pinnacle Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| West Branch Carrabassett River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Carrabassett River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Stanley Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Tufts Pond Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Freeman Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Rapid Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Day Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Indian Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 84-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Pinnacle Pond — 49.2 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.966°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 49.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pinnacle Pond track the nearby Alder Stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pinnacle Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| West Branch Carrabassett River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Carrabassett River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Stanley Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Tufts Pond Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pinnacle Pond located?
Pinnacle Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 49.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kingfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pinnacle Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.2 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pinnacle Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pinnacle Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573436 on the Kingfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pinnacle 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.