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Cochnewagon Lake — Lakes 38.7 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Monmouth Quadrangle · GNIS 564139
Catalogued on the USGS Monmouth quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Cochnewagon Lake — a lake — lies 38.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564139, Cochnewagon Lake is recorded as a lake on the USGS Monmouth quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cochnewagon Lake sits at 44.23036° N, 70.04493° W (DMS 44°13′49″ N, 70°02′42″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cochnewagon Lake itself. The ones closest to Cochnewagon Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Purgatory | 4.1 mi |
| Annabessacook Lake | Winthrop | 4.1 mi |
| Little Purgatory Pond | Purgatory | 5 mi |
| Sand Pond | Purgatory | 5 mi |
| Buker Pond | Purgatory | 5.4 mi |
| Jimmy Pond | Purgatory | 5.8 mi |
| Dexter Pond | Wayne | 6.2 mi |
| Lower Narrows Pond | Winthrop | 6.3 mi |
| Androscoggin Lake | Wayne | 6.7 mi |
| Loon Pond | Purgatory | 6.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Monmouth Quadrangle
The Monmouth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Cochnewagon Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norris Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sawyer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bonny Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Prescott Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Island Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Dilnow Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Monmouth Ridge | Ridges | Kennebec County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Little Sabattus Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Hooper Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 66-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Cochnewagon Lake — 38.7 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.230°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cochnewagon Lake track the nearby Norris Hill summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cochnewagon Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norris Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sawyer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bonny Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Prescott Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Island Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cochnewagon Lake located?
Cochnewagon Lake is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 38.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Monmouth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cochnewagon Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.7 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cochnewagon Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cochnewagon Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564139 on the Monmouth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cochnewagon 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.