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Toothaker Pond — Lakes 37.4 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Madrid Quadrangle · GNIS 577200
37.4 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Madrid topographic quadrangle, Toothaker Pond is a lake recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Madrid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Toothaker Pond in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 577200). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Toothaker Pond sits at 44.86860° N, 70.39633° W (DMS 44°52′07″ N, 70°23′47″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Toothaker Pond itself. The ones closest to Toothaker Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bog Pond | Madrid | 1.6 mi |
| Beal Pond | Redington | 2.5 mi |
| Adley Pond | Madrid | 2.8 mi |
| Winslow Pond | Redington | 3.5 mi |
| Lufkin Pond | Madrid | 3.8 mi |
| Stetson Pond | Madrid | 4.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Madrid | 4.8 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Phillips | 4.8 mi |
| Tory Hill Pond | Phillips | 4.8 mi |
| Pearl Pond | Madrid | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Madrid Quadrangle
The Madrid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Toothaker Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottle Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Orbeton Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bear Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| South Branch Sandy River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Adley Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Saddleback Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Lufkin Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Stetson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.4 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Toothaker Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 64 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 44.869°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Toothaker Pond track the nearby Cottle Brook stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Toothaker Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottle Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Orbeton Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Conant Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bear Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Toothaker Pond located?
Toothaker Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 37.4 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Madrid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Toothaker Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.4 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Toothaker Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Toothaker Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577200 on the Madrid quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Toothaker 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.
Wikidata: Q33316775.