Yorks Logan — Lakes 43.1 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 578789
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Kennebago Lake quadrangle, the lake known as Yorks Logan sits 43.1 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Yorks Logan as a lake on the Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 578789. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Yorks Logan sits at 45.02187° N, 70.66714° W (DMS 45°01′19″ N, 70°40′02″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Yorks Logan itself. The ones closest to Yorks Logan:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Logan | Kennebago Lake | 0.1 mi |
| Gile Logan | Kennebago Lake | 0.5 mi |
| Lost Logan | Kennebago Lake | 1.4 mi |
| Perk Pond | Kennebago Lake | 1.5 mi |
| Cow Pond | Kennebago Lake | 1.6 mi |
| Roland Pond | Kennebago Lake | 1.9 mi |
| Third Greely Pond | Quill Hill | 2.2 mi |
| Little Greely Pond | Quill Hill | 2.5 mi |
| Greely Pond | Quill Hill | 2.5 mi |
| Ross Pond | Rangeley | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle
The Kennebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Yorks Logan. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Gile Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Lost Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Perk Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Cow Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Roland Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Spotted Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Townsend Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Ben Gile Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Secret Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 43.1 miles (north) and you reach Yorks Logan; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 74 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 45.022°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 43.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Yorks Logan track the nearby Long Logan lake (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Yorks Logan
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Gile Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Lost Logan | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Perk Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Cow Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Yorks Logan located?
Yorks Logan is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 43.1 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Yorks Logan from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.1 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Yorks Logan?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Yorks Logan as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578789 on the Kennebago Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Yorks Logan?
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.