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Androscoggin Lake — Lakes 35.1 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Wayne Quadrangle · GNIS 561261
35.1 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Wayne topographic quadrangle, Androscoggin Lake is a lake recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Wayne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Androscoggin Lake in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561261). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Androscoggin Lake sits at 44.32163° N, 70.08777° W (DMS 44°19′18″ N, 70°05′16″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Androscoggin Lake itself. The ones closest to Androscoggin Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dexter Pond | Wayne | 2.8 mi |
| Berry Pond | Wayne | 3.3 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Wayne | 3.8 mi |
| Hales Pond | Fayette | 5.7 mi |
| Annabessacook Lake | Winthrop | 6.4 mi |
| Cochnewagon Lake | Monmouth | 6.7 mi |
| Lower Narrows Pond | Winthrop | 7.1 mi |
| Upper Narrows Pond | Winthrop | 7.2 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Winthrop | 8.5 mi |
| Burgess Pond | Fayette | 8.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Wayne Quadrangle
The Wayne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Androscoggin Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norris Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Androscoggin Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Lothrop Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Blodgett Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Morrison Heights | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bishop Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Joes Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Dexter Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 35.1 miles east (bearing E) of Androscoggin Lake. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 60 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. At this latitude (44.322°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Androscoggin Lake track the nearby Norris Island (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Androscoggin Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norris Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Androscoggin Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Lothrop Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Blodgett Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Morrison Heights | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Androscoggin Lake located?
Androscoggin Lake is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 35.1 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wayne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Androscoggin Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.1 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Androscoggin Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Androscoggin Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561261 on the Wayne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Androscoggin Lake?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 63 other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine.