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Dead Lake — Lakes 24.2 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle · GNIS 564872
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle, the lake known as Dead Lake sits 24.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Dead Lake as a lake on the Fryeburg topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 564872. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dead Lake sits at 44.06282° N, 70.89683° W (DMS 44°03′46″ N, 70°53′49″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dead Lake itself. The ones closest to Dead Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Pond | Fryeburg | 1.5 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Fryeburg | 1.6 mi |
| Bog Pond | Fryeburg | 2.1 mi |
| Cat Pond | Fryeburg | 2.4 mi |
| Little Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 2.9 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Fryeburg | 3.8 mi |
| Lovewell Pond | Fryeburg | 4.3 mi |
| Long Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 4.7 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Fryeburg | 5 mi |
| Lily Pond | North Waterford | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle
The Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 33 catalogued natural features alongside Dead Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Course Saco River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Cat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Kezar River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Prays Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Swimming Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Smarts Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 24.2 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Dead Lake; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 42 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.063°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Dead Lake track the nearby Old Course Saco River stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dead Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Course Saco River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Carter Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Tom | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dead Lake located?
Dead Lake is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 24.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dead Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 42 minutes, 24.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dead Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dead Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564872 on the Fryeburg quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dead Lake?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 156 other lakes in Oxford County, Maine.