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Kezar Lake — Reservoirs 16.0 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581080
Catalogued on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Kezar Lake — a reservoir — lies 16.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581080, Kezar Lake is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/05/2023.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kezar Lake sits at 44.18678° N, 70.89859° W (DMS 44°11′12″ N, 70°53′55″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Kezar Lake itself. The ones closest to Kezar Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heald Pond | North Waterford | 2.7 mi |
| Cushman Pond | North Waterford | 4 mi |
| Virginia Lake | East Stoneham | 6.1 mi |
| Keewaydin Lake | East Stoneham | 6.1 mi |
| Berry Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 7.5 mi |
| Bear Pond | Waterford Flat | 9.3 mi |
| Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir | East Stoneham | 10.1 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Fryeburg | 11.1 mi |
| Mill Pond | Fryeburg | 12.4 mi |
| Wards Pond | Fryeburg | 12.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Kezar Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Timber Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Hamblin Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Martin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sucker Brook Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Boulder Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Farrington Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| The Narrows | Other Natural Features | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 27-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Kezar Lake — 16.0 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.187°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Kezar Lake track the nearby Middle Bay (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kezar Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Timber Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Hamblin Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Martin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kezar Lake located?
Kezar Lake is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 16.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kezar Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 27 minutes, 16.0 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kezar Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kezar Lake as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581080 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kezar 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: Q34894714.