Quill Pond — Lakes 44.9 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Quill Hill Quadrangle · GNIS 573939
44.9 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Quill Hill topographic quadrangle, Quill Pond is a lake recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Quill Hill 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Quill Pond in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573939). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/11/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Quill Pond sits at 45.02832° N, 70.53465° W (DMS 45°01′42″ N, 70°32′05″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Quill Pond itself. The ones closest to Quill Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dill Pond | Quill Hill | 2 mi |
| Greely Pond | Quill Hill | 3.9 mi |
| Little Greely Pond | Quill Hill | 4 mi |
| Third Greely Pond | Quill Hill | 4.5 mi |
| Roland Pond | Kennebago Lake | 4.8 mi |
| Cow Pond | Kennebago Lake | 5.3 mi |
| Gull Pond | Rangeley | 5.3 mi |
| Ben Gile Pond | Kennebago Lake | 5.4 mi |
| Redington Pond | Redington | 6.3 mi |
| Gile Logan | Kennebago Lake | 6.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Quill Hill Quadrangle
The Quill Hill 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 9 catalogued natural features alongside Quill Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quill Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Dill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Quill Pond Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Baker Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Little Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4 mi |
| West Branch Nash Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Third Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 44.9 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Quill Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 77 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 45.028°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 44.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Quill Pond track the nearby Quill Hill summit (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Quill Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quill Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Dill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Redington Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Cold Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Quill Pond Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Quill Pond located?
Quill Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 44.9 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Quill Hill topographic quadrangle.
How far is Quill Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 44.9 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Quill Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Quill Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573939 on the Quill Hill quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Quill 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.