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Quimby Pond — Lakes 40.4 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Rangeley Quadrangle · GNIS 573943
Catalogued on the USGS Rangeley quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Quimby Pond — a lake — lies 40.4 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573943, Quimby Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Rangeley quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Quimby Pond sits at 44.98880° N, 70.74206° W (DMS 44°59′20″ N, 70°44′31″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Quimby Pond itself. The ones closest to Quimby Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nutting Pond | Oquossoc | 0.7 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Oquossoc | 1.1 mi |
| Secret Bog | Kennebago Lake | 1.2 mi |
| Beaver Bog | Kennebago Lake | 1.3 mi |
| Round Pond | Rangeley | 1.3 mi |
| Lost Logan | Kennebago Lake | 3 mi |
| Kamankeag Pond | Kennebago | 3.1 mi |
| Perk Pond | Kennebago Lake | 3.3 mi |
| Cloutman Pond | Kennebago | 3.4 mi |
| Ross Pond | Rangeley | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Rangeley Quadrangle
The Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Quimby Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Quimby Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Dodge Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Smith Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Burnham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Hunter Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Bonney Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Chick Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| South Bog Islands | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Ross Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 69-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Quimby Pond — 40.4 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.989°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Quimby Pond track the nearby Hayno Bog swamp (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Quimby Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayno Bog | Swamps | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Nutting Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Secret Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Beaver Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Quimby Pond located?
Quimby Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 40.4 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Quimby Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.4 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Quimby Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Quimby Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573943 on the Rangeley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Quimby 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.