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Lake Andrews — Lakes 35.5 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lewiston Quadrangle · GNIS 561259
Catalogued on the USGS Lewiston quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Lake Andrews — a lake — lies 35.5 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561259, Lake Andrews is recorded as a lake on the USGS Lewiston quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lake Andrews sits at 44.10775° N, 70.20305° W (DMS 44°06′28″ N, 70°12′11″ W).
Other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 44 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lake Andrews itself. The ones closest to Lake Andrews:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| No Name Pond | Lewiston | 3.3 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Minot | 3.8 mi |
| Daggett Bog | Lake Auburn East | 5.3 mi |
| Round Pond | Lisbon Falls North | 5.7 mi |
| Custer Pond | Monmouth | 5.8 mi |
| Round Pond | Lake Auburn East | 6.2 mi |
| Lard Pond | Lake Auburn East | 6.3 mi |
| Sutherland Pond | Lisbon Falls North | 6.7 mi |
| Berry Pond | Lake Auburn East | 6.8 mi |
| Loon Pond | Lisbon Falls North | 7.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Lewiston Quadrangle
The Lewiston 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Lake Andrews. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount David | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Jepson Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Boxer Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Fox Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Montello Heights Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Highland Spring | Springs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Garcelon Bog | Swamps | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 61-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Lake Andrews — 35.5 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.108°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lake Andrews track the nearby Mount David summit (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lake Andrews
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount David | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Jepson Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Boxer Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Fox Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lake Andrews located?
Lake Andrews is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 35.5 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lewiston topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lake Andrews from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.5 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lake Andrews?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lake Andrews as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561259 on the Lewiston quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lake Andrews?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 43 other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine.