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Echo Lake — Reservoirs 38.6 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Fayette Quadrangle · GNIS 565769
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Fayette quadrangle, the reservoir known as Echo Lake sits 38.6 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Echo Lake as a reservoir on the Fayette topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 565769. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Echo Lake sits at 44.45787° N, 70.01100° W (DMS 44°27′28″ N, 70°00′40″ W).
Other reservoirs in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 25 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Echo Lake itself. The ones closest to Echo Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Pond | Fayette | 0.4 mi |
| Torsey Lake | Readfield | 2.7 mi |
| Lovejoy Pond | Fayette | 4.5 mi |
| Flying Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 4.6 mi |
| Grist Mill Pond | Readfield | 5 mi |
| Long Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 5.5 mi |
| Mill Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 5.5 mi |
| Pocasset Lake | Wayne | 7 mi |
| Mill Pond | Winthrop | 7.3 mi |
| Great Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 7.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Fayette Quadrangle
The Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Echo Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Turtle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Basin Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Echo Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| David Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Parker Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Spruce Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 38.6 miles (east) and you reach Echo Lake; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 66 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.458°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Echo Lake track the nearby Hopkins Stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Echo Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Desert Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bowen Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Echo Lake located?
Echo Lake is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 38.6 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle.
How far is Echo Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.6 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Echo Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Echo Lake as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565769 on the Fayette quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Echo Lake?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other reservoirs are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 24 other reservoirs in Kennebec County, Maine.