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Upper Range Pond — Lakes 33.7 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 577651
Catalogued on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Upper Range Pond — a lake — lies 33.7 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577651, Upper Range Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Upper Range Pond sits at 44.00484° N, 70.39904° W (DMS 44°00′17″ N, 70°23′57″ W).
Other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 44 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Upper Range Pond itself. The ones closest to Upper Range Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Estes Bog | Mechanic Falls | 1.1 mi |
| Shaker Bog | Gray | 1.4 mi |
| Middle Range Pond | Mechanic Falls | 1.9 mi |
| Worthley Pond | Minot | 2.9 mi |
| Tripp Pond | Mechanic Falls | 3.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Mechanic Falls | 4.7 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Minot | 9.2 mi |
| Hawkes Pond | Oxford | 9.7 mi |
| Lake Andrews | Lewiston | 12.1 mi |
| Little Wilson Pond | Lake Auburn West | 14.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Upper Range Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| May Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Middle Range Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Estes Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Black Cat Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Range Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Middle Range Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| White Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Johnson Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 58-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Upper Range Pond — 33.7 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 (44.005°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Upper Range Pond track the nearby Wilson Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Upper Range Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| May Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Middle Range Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Estes Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Black Cat Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Upper Range Pond located?
Upper Range Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 33.7 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Upper Range Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 33.7 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Upper Range Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Upper Range Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577651 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Upper 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.