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Robinson Pond — Lakes 34.5 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 574332
34.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Farmington Falls topographic quadrangle, Robinson Pond is a lake recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Farmington Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Robinson Pond in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574332). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Robinson Pond sits at 44.56062° N, 70.12481° W (DMS 44°33′38″ N, 70°07′29″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Robinson Pond itself. The ones closest to Robinson Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Pond | Farmington Falls | 0.6 mi |
| Locke Pond | Farmington Falls | 1.3 mi |
| North Pond | Farmington Falls | 1.5 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Farmington Falls | 2.6 mi |
| Round Pond | Farmington Falls | 3.1 mi |
| Fellows Pond | Farmington Falls | 3.1 mi |
| Parker Pond | Wilton | 3.7 mi |
| Pease Pond | Wilton | 3.7 mi |
| Crowell Pond | Farmington Falls | 4.7 mi |
| Wilson Pond | East Dixfield | 6.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle
The Farmington Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Robinson Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Sugar Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Locke Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Zion Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Blabon Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Fellows Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 34.5 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Robinson Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 59 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 44.561°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Robinson Pond track the nearby Sand Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Robinson Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Huckleberry Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Sugar Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Locke Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Robinson Pond located?
Robinson Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 34.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Robinson Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.5 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Robinson Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Robinson Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574332 on the Farmington Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Robinson 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.