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Messalonskee Lake — Lakes 49.5 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Quadrangle · GNIS 571183
Catalogued on the USGS Belgrade quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Messalonskee Lake — a lake — lies 49.5 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake of the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571183, Messalonskee Lake is recorded as a lake on the USGS Belgrade quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/05/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Messalonskee Lake sits at 44.47808° N, 69.79007° W (DMS 44°28′41″ N, 69°47′24″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Messalonskee Lake itself. The ones closest to Messalonskee Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Pond | Belgrade | 2.4 mi |
| Stuart Pond | Belgrade | 2.6 mi |
| Ward Pond | Belgrade | 4.3 mi |
| Great Pond | Rome | 4.9 mi |
| Joe Pond | Belgrade | 5.2 mi |
| Penney Pond | Belgrade | 5.3 mi |
| Lily Bay | Belgrade | 5.3 mi |
| Gould Pond | Belgrade | 5.8 mi |
| Doctors Pond | Belgrade | 5.8 mi |
| Fairbanks Pond | Belgrade | 6.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Quadrangle
The Belgrade 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Messalonskee Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Belgrade Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Hamilton Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Stuart Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Austin Bog | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Lord Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Ward Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Joe Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 5.2 mi |
Historical record
Messalonskee Lake is a body of water in the Belgrade Lakes region of Maine. It is bordered by the towns of Oakland, Sidney, and Belgrade. The lake is a 9 miles (14 km) long, narrow, natural creation, resulting from continental collision and glacial scouring. A dam originally built in the town of Oakland in 1905 increased the lake's size. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 85-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Messalonskee Lake — 49.5 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.478°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Messalonskee Lake track the nearby Greeley Island (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Messalonskee Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Belgrade Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Mill Stream | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Hamilton Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Hemlock Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Messalonskee Lake located?
Messalonskee Lake is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 49.5 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade topographic quadrangle.
How far is Messalonskee Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.5 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Messalonskee Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Messalonskee Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571183 on the Belgrade quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Messalonskee 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: Q6821838.