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Middle Range Pond — Lakes 33.0 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 571263
33.0 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle, Middle Range Pond is a lake recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Middle Range Pond in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571263). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Middle Range Pond sits at 44.02811° N, 70.37904° W (DMS 44°01′41″ N, 70°22′45″ W).
Other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 44 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Middle Range Pond itself. The ones closest to Middle Range Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Estes Bog | Mechanic Falls | 1.1 mi |
| Worthley Pond | Minot | 1.8 mi |
| Upper Range Pond | Mechanic Falls | 1.9 mi |
| Shaker Bog | Gray | 2.2 mi |
| Tripp Pond | Mechanic Falls | 3.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Mechanic Falls | 3.6 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Minot | 7.3 mi |
| Hawkes Pond | Oxford | 8.1 mi |
| Lake Andrews | Lewiston | 10.3 mi |
| Little Wilson Pond | Lake Auburn West | 13 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Middle Range Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Range Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| May Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Estes Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Range Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| White Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Upper Range Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Wilson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Black Cat Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Tripp Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 33.0 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Middle Range Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 57 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.028°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Middle Range Pond track the nearby Middle Range Pond reservoir (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Middle Range Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Range Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Ricker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| May Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Estes Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lower Range Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Middle Range Pond located?
Middle Range Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 33.0 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Middle Range Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.0 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Middle Range Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Middle Range Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571263 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Middle Range Pond?
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.