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Keewaydin Lake — Reservoirs 10.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 581073
10.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle, Keewaydin Lake is a reservoir recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Keewaydin Lake in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581073). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Keewaydin Lake sits at 44.26295° N, 70.83588° W (DMS 44°15′47″ N, 70°50′09″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Keewaydin Lake itself. The ones closest to Keewaydin Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Lake | East Stoneham | 1.5 mi |
| Cushman Pond | North Waterford | 3 mi |
| Heald Pond | North Waterford | 3.5 mi |
| Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir | East Stoneham | 4.2 mi |
| Kezar Lake | Center Lovell | 6.1 mi |
| Hicks Pond | Greenwood | 9.5 mi |
| Bear Pond | Waterford Flat | 9.7 mi |
| Twitchell Pond | Greenwood | 10.1 mi |
| Little Pennesseewassee Pond | Norway | 11.2 mi |
| Berry Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 11.3 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Keewaydin Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Virginia Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Goodwin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hannah Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Cecil Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Little Papoose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Kneeland Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 10.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Keewaydin Lake. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 17 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 (44.263°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 10.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Keewaydin Lake track the nearby Bartlett Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Keewaydin Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Harding Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Virginia Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Keewaydin Lake located?
Keewaydin Lake is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 10.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Keewaydin Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 17 minutes, 10.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Keewaydin Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Keewaydin Lake as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581073 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Keewaydin 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.
Wikidata: Q34894386.