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Kennebago Lake — Reservoirs 47.8 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 1774102
Catalogued on the USGS Kennebago Lake quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Kennebago Lake — a reservoir — lies 47.8 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “reservoir in Franklin County, Maine”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1774102, Kennebago Lake is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Kennebago Lake quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kennebago Lake sits at 45.09481° N, 70.72211° W (DMS 45°05′41″ N, 70°43′20″ W).
Other reservoirs in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 17 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Kennebago Lake itself. The ones closest to Kennebago Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge Pond | Rangeley | 8 mi |
| Haley Pond | Rangeley | 9.7 mi |
| Rangeley Lake | Rangeley | 10.4 mi |
| Saddleback Lake | Saddleback Mountain | 11.6 mi |
| City Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 13.5 mi |
| Carrabassett River Reservoir | Kingfield | 29.3 mi |
| Porter Lake | Strong | 34.1 mi |
| Staples Pond | Farmington | 35.2 mi |
| Bauds Pond | New Vineyard | 35.2 mi |
| Mosher Pond | New Sharon | 38.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Kennebago Lake Quadrangle
The Kennebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Kennebago Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skedaddle Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Big Sag Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Norton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Wilber Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Flatiron Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Flatiron Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Blanchard Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Blanchard Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Black Spur | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 82-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Kennebago Lake — 47.8 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 45.095°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 47.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Kennebago Lake track the nearby Skedaddle Cove bay (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kennebago Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skedaddle Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Big Sag Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Norton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Wilber Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kennebago Lake located?
Kennebago Lake is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 47.8 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kennebago Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kennebago Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.8 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kennebago Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kennebago Lake as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1774102 on the Kennebago Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kennebago Lake?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other reservoirs are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 16 other reservoirs in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34894533.