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Black Lake — Reservoirs 40.2 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 1774182
40.2 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle, Black Lake is a reservoir recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Black Lake in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1774182). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Lake sits at 43.83028° N, 70.91553° W (DMS 43°49′49″ N, 70°54′56″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Black Lake itself. The ones closest to Black Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Pond | Kezar Falls | 1.4 mi |
| Ridlon Brook | Kezar Falls | 2.2 mi |
| Colcord Pond | Kezar Falls | 2.4 mi |
| Bickford Pond | Kezar Falls | 2.9 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Cornish | 6.1 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Pond | Brownfield | 6.7 mi |
| Barker Pond | Hiram | 9.1 mi |
| Hancock Pond | North Sebago | 11.4 mi |
| Mill Pond | Fryeburg | 12.3 mi |
| Wards Pond | Fryeburg | 12.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle
The Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Black Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Spectacle Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Fork Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Stanley Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Trafton Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Stacy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Moulton Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Jaybird Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 40.2 miles south (bearing S) of Black Lake. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 69 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 (43.830°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Black Lake track the nearby Chapman Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Spectacle Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Fork Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Stanley Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Lake located?
Black Lake is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 40.2 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.2 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Black Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Black Lake as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1774182 on the Kezar Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Black Lake?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other reservoirs are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 50 other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine.