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Annabessacook Lake — Lakes 41.0 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Winthrop Quadrangle · GNIS 561266
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Winthrop quadrangle, the lake known as Annabessacook Lake sits 41.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake of Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Annabessacook Lake as a lake on the Winthrop topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 561266. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Annabessacook Lake sits at 44.26833° N, 69.98104° W (DMS 44°16′06″ N, 69°58′52″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Annabessacook Lake itself. The ones closest to Annabessacook Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Narrows Pond | Winthrop | 2.2 mi |
| Upper Narrows Pond | Winthrop | 3.3 mi |
| Lily Pond | Winthrop | 3.6 mi |
| Little Purgatory Pond | Purgatory | 4.1 mi |
| Cochnewagon Lake | Monmouth | 4.1 mi |
| Dexter Pond | Wayne | 4.3 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Winthrop | 4.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Purgatory | 4.8 mi |
| Berry Pond | Wayne | 5 mi |
| Hutchinson Pond | Augusta | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Winthrop Quadrangle
The Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Annabessacook Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Wilson Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Lower Narrows Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| West Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Crams Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Richards Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Horseshoe Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Upper Narrows Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Black Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Historical record
Annabessacook Lake is a lake located in the towns of Monmouth and Winthrop, Maine. It is 49 feet (15 m) deep, and covers about 2.2 square miles (6 km2) in surface area. It is one of the major bodies of water in the Winthrop Lakes Region. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 41.0 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Annabessacook Lake; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 70 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.268°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Annabessacook Lake track the nearby Big Island (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Annabessacook Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Wilson Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mud Mills Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Tannery Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Annabessacook Lake located?
Annabessacook Lake is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 41.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle.
How far is Annabessacook Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 41.0 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Annabessacook Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Annabessacook Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561266 on the Winthrop quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Annabessacook 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.
Wikidata: Q21196721.