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Pleasant Lake — Lakes 28.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Casco Quadrangle · GNIS 573487
Catalogued on the USGS Casco quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Pleasant Lake — a lake — lies 28.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Cumberland and Oxford counties, Maine, USA”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573487, Pleasant Lake is recorded as a lake on the USGS Casco quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pleasant Lake sits at 44.03681° N, 70.52471° W (DMS 44°02′13″ N, 70°31′29″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Pleasant Lake itself. The ones closest to Pleasant Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dyer Ice Pond | Casco | 3.1 mi |
| Frog Pond | Mechanic Falls | 4.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Mechanic Falls | 5.3 mi |
| Green Pond | Mechanic Falls | 5.6 mi |
| Hogan Pond | Mechanic Falls | 6.1 mi |
| Whitney Pond | Mechanic Falls | 6.1 mi |
| Moose Pond | Norway | 6.6 mi |
| Little Pond | Norway | 8.6 mi |
| Barnett Pond | Oxford | 10.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Oxford | 11 mi |
Features on the USGS Casco Quadrangle
The Casco 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 46 catalogued natural features alongside Pleasant Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayberry Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sylvester Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Eastman Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Long Meadows | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Dolly Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Greely Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Middle Brook Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| College Swamp Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Scribner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Historical record
Pleasant Lake is a lake in Maine, United States. It extends through southern Otisfield into northern Casco. The lake shoreline is heavily developed with residences and seasonal cabins. It is one of the finest spring fed lakes in the state. The southern end of the lake overflows as Mill Brook through the village of Casco, and reaches the Crooked River 3 miles (4.8 km) to the southwest. The lake supports a thriving population of white perch with some smallmouth bass and chain pickerel; and has been stocked with brown trout, lake trout, and land-locked Atlantic salmon. A boat launch area is available at the southern end of the lake. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 49-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Pleasant Lake — 28.6 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 (44.037°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pleasant Lake track the nearby Mayberry Hill summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pleasant Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayberry Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Sylvester Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Poplar Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Eastman Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Jerry Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pleasant Lake located?
Pleasant Lake is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 28.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Casco topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pleasant Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pleasant Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pleasant Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573487 on the Casco quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pleasant 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: Q25238419.