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Barker Mill Dam Pond — Reservoirs 35.2 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lewiston Quadrangle · GNIS 1774518
35.2 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lewiston topographic quadrangle, Barker Mill Dam Pond is a reservoir recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “historic mill in Auburn, Maine, USA”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lewiston 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Barker Mill Dam Pond in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1774518). Catalogued in GNIS since 01/08/1998.
Coordinates & physical setting
Barker Mill Dam Pond sits at 44.08674° N, 70.23283° W (DMS 44°05′12″ N, 70°13′58″ W).
Other reservoirs in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 23 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Barker Mill Dam Pond itself. The ones closest to Barker Mill Dam Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Brook | Minot | 0.9 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lewiston | 1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lewiston | 1.2 mi |
| Montello Heights Reservoir | Lewiston | 3.2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lake Auburn East | 3.7 mi |
| Lake Auburn | Lake Auburn East | 4.1 mi |
| The Basin | Lake Auburn West | 4.4 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Minot | 5.1 mi |
| Gulf Island Pond | Lake Auburn East | 5.7 mi |
| Sabattus Pond | Lisbon Falls North | 6.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Lewiston Quadrangle
The Lewiston 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Barker Mill Dam Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Fox Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mount David | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Apple Sass Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
Historical record
Heritage listing: National Register of Historic Places listed place.
The Barker Mill is an historic mill at 143 Mill Street in Auburn, Maine. Built in 1873, this five-story brick mill building is one a relatively few in the state that has a mansard roof, and has a higher degree of decorative styling than other period mill buildings. It was the first major mill on the Auburn side of the Androscoggin River. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, and is now residential housing. It was built in the Second Empire architectural style. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 35.2 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Barker Mill Dam Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 60 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 (44.087°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Barker Mill Dam Pond track the nearby Laurel Hill summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Barker Mill Dam Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Barker Mill Dam Pond located?
Barker Mill Dam Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 35.2 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lewiston topographic quadrangle.
How far is Barker Mill Dam Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.2 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Barker Mill Dam Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Barker Mill Dam Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1774518 on the Lewiston quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Barker Mill Dam Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
Does Barker Mill Dam Pond have a heritage designation?
Yes — Barker Mill Dam Pond is listed as National Register of Historic Places listed place.
How many other reservoirs are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 22 other reservoirs in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q4860957.