Taylor Hill Pond — Lakes 42.3 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Strong Quadrangle · GNIS 576683
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Strong quadrangle, the lake known as Taylor Hill Pond sits 42.3 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Taylor Hill Pond as a lake on the Strong topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 576683. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Taylor Hill Pond sits at 44.83430° N, 70.17524° W (DMS 44°50′03″ N, 70°10′31″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Taylor Hill Pond itself. The ones closest to Taylor Hill Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lily Pond | Strong | 3.1 mi |
| Mill Pond | New Vineyard | 3.4 mi |
| Nash Pond | Strong | 3.7 mi |
| Day Mountain Pond | Strong | 5.3 mi |
| Tory Hill Pond | Phillips | 6.3 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Phillips | 6.7 mi |
| Jessie Pond | Mount Blue | 7 mi |
| Grants Pond | Mount Blue | 8.1 mi |
| Ballard Pond | Farmington | 8.4 mi |
| Clearwater Pond | New Sharon | 8.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Strong Quadrangle
The Strong 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Taylor Hill Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Gilkey Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Dead Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Porter Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| True Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Doctor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Gammon Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 42.3 miles (northeast) and you reach Taylor Hill Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 73 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.834°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Taylor Hill Pond track the nearby Taylor Hill summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Taylor Hill Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Gilkey Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Dead Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Porter Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| True Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Taylor Hill Pond located?
Taylor Hill Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 42.3 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Strong topographic quadrangle.
How far is Taylor Hill Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.3 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Taylor Hill Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Taylor Hill Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576683 on the Strong quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Taylor Hill 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.