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Keoka Lake — Lakes 16.1 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 569128
Catalogued on the USGS Waterford Flat quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Keoka Lake — a lake — lies 16.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Oxford County, Maine, USA”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569128, Keoka Lake is recorded as a lake on the USGS Waterford Flat quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Keoka Lake sits at 44.17933° N, 70.70603° W (DMS 44°10′46″ N, 70°42′22″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Keoka Lake itself. The ones closest to Keoka Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| McWain Pond | Waterford Flat | 1.5 mi |
| Bog Pond | Waterford Flat | 1.9 mi |
| Duck Pond | North Waterford | 3.2 mi |
| Cabbage Yard Pond | Waterford Flat | 3.3 mi |
| Little Loose Pond | Waterford Flat | 3.3 mi |
| Papoose Pond | Waterford Flat | 3.7 mi |
| Round Pond | Norway | 4.9 mi |
| Black Pond | North Waterford | 5.2 mi |
| Stearns Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 5.3 mi |
| Five Kezar Ponds | North Waterford | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Keoka Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kedar Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Kingman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Tire'm | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Stanwood Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Coolidge Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| McWain Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mutiny Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Town Farm Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Historical record
Keoka Lake is a small lake in the town of Waterford, Oxford County, Maine, United States. It is south of Waterford Flat and northeast of Waterford City. It is notable for being adjacent to the birthplace of Artemis Ward. Also known as Thomas Pond, it is approximately 460 acres (1.9 km2) in size with a maximum depth of 14 meters. It was formed by glaciers retreating and advancing along with Mount Tire'm, an adjacent mountain. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 28-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Keoka Lake — 16.1 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.179°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Keoka Lake track the nearby Kedar Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Keoka Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kedar Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Kingman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Tire'm | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Stanwood Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Coolidge Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Keoka Lake located?
Keoka Lake is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 16.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Keoka Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 28 minutes, 16.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Keoka Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Keoka Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569128 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Keoka 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.
Wikidata: Q6393018.