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Lake Auburn — Reservoirs 33.1 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn East Quadrangle · GNIS 561351
33.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lake Auburn East topographic quadrangle, Lake Auburn is a reservoir recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “lake in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lake Auburn East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Lake Auburn in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561351). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lake Auburn sits at 44.14612° N, 70.22705° W (DMS 44°08′46″ N, 70°13′37″ W).
Other reservoirs in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 23 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lake Auburn itself. The ones closest to Lake Auburn:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Basin | Lake Auburn West | 1.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lake Auburn East | 1.5 mi |
| Gulf Island Pond | Lake Auburn East | 2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lewiston | 3 mi |
| Montello Heights Reservoir | Lewiston | 3.1 mi |
| Barker Mill Dam Pond | Lewiston | 4.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lewiston | 4.1 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Minot | 4.5 mi |
| Sabattus Pond | Lisbon Falls North | 6.2 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Minot | 6.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn East Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Lake Auburn. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Municipal Beach | Other Natural Features | Androscoggin County, ME | 0 mi |
| Mount Giles | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Gulf Island Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Stetson Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Lard Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Daggett Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Glenrock Spring | Springs | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Poplar Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Historical record
Lake Auburn is a lake and reservoir in Auburn, Maine. The Lake has a total area of 2,260 acres (910 ha) and a maximum depth of 118 feet (36 m). It is the water supply for the Lewiston-Auburn area. The lake is closed to most recreational activity, including ice fishing and swimming. In 2013, the Lake experienced several small algal blooms, though the fishing conditions and local water supply were not extensively harmed by the change in conditions. Some of Maine's most sought after fish species are found in the lake, including Salmon, Lake Trout, and Brook Trout. In recent years, Lake Auburn has also seen rising populations of warm water fish species such as Largemouth Bass and Chain Pickerel, which are now thriving in soft, shallow areas of the lake. The rise of warmwater fish in the lake may have an impact on native Coldwater fishes in the near future. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 33.1 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Lake Auburn. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 57 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 (44.146°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lake Auburn track the nearby Auburn Municipal Beach natural feature (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lake Auburn
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Municipal Beach | Other Natural Features | Androscoggin County, ME | 0 mi |
| Mount Giles | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| The Basin | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Salmon Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lake Auburn located?
Lake Auburn is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 33.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn East topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lake Auburn from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.1 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lake Auburn?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lake Auburn as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561351 on the Lake Auburn East quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lake Auburn?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other reservoirs are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 22 other reservoirs in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q18153347.