Roland Pond — Lakes 42.8 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 574431
42.8 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle, Roland 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 Roland Pond in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574431). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Roland Pond sits at 45.01397° N, 70.63009° W (DMS 45°00′50″ N, 70°37′48″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Roland Pond itself. The ones closest to Roland Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Third Greely Pond | Quill Hill | 0.3 mi |
| Greely Pond | Quill Hill | 1 mi |
| Little Greely Pond | Quill Hill | 1.2 mi |
| Gile Logan | Kennebago Lake | 1.6 mi |
| Cow Pond | Kennebago Lake | 1.7 mi |
| Gull Pond | Rangeley | 1.7 mi |
| Long Logan | Kennebago Lake | 1.8 mi |
| Yorks Logan | Kennebago Lake | 1.9 mi |
| Perk Pond | Kennebago Lake | 2.5 mi |
| Dill Pond | Quill Hill | 2.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle
The Kennebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Roland Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gile Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Cow Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Long Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Yorks Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Perk Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Lost Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Ben Gile Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Blanchard Ponds | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Townsend Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Spotted Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 42.8 miles north (bearing N) of Roland Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 73 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 45.014°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Roland Pond track the nearby Third Greely Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Roland Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Greely Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Gile Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Cow Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Roland Pond located?
Roland Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 42.8 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Roland Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.8 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Roland Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Roland Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574431 on the Kennebago Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Roland 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.