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Death Valley — Basins 29.1 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle · GNIS 564929
One of only 11 basins catalogued within the 80 km reach of Chapman Inn, Death Valley lies on the USGS Lake Auburn West quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine — 29.1 miles southeast of the Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Death Valley as a basin on the Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 564929. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Death Valley sits at 44.15424° N, 70.31672° W (DMS 44°09′15″ N, 70°19′00″ W).
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Death Valley. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goff Ledge | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Perkins Ridge | Ridges | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bradbury Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Marstons Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Shaw Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Woodward Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Mount Prospect | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Woodman Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Hersey Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Pine Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Among the 11 basins catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Death Valley ranks #2 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 82%).
- This is one of only 11 basins catalogued within Chapman Inn’s 80 km reach — a rare classification in the local landscape.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 29.1 miles (southeast) and you reach Death Valley; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 50 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.154°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Death Valley track the nearby Goff Ledge summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Death Valley
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goff Ledge | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Perkins Ridge | Ridges | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bradbury Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Marstons Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Shaw Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Death Valley located?
Death Valley is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 29.1 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Death Valley from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.1 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Death Valley?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Death Valley as a basin, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564929 on the Lake Auburn West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Death Valley?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
How rare is basins as a classification near Chapman Inn?
Only 11 basins are catalogued within the 80 km radius of the Inn — a comparatively rare classification.
Wikidata: Q35405647.