Lemon Stream — Reservoirs 47.4 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Somerset County, Maine · USGS New Portland Quadrangle · GNIS 1774104
47.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS New Portland topographic quadrangle, Lemon Stream is a reservoir recorded in Somerset County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS New Portland 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Lemon Stream in Somerset County, Maine (FIPS 23/025), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1774104). Catalogued in GNIS since 01/08/1998.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lemon Stream sits at 44.88506° N, 70.09951° W (DMS 44°53′06″ N, 70°05′58″ W).
Features on the USGS New Portland Quadrangle
The New Portland 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 6 catalogued natural features alongside Lemon Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Dyer Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| New Portland Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 3 mi |
| Bloodsucker Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 3 mi |
| Pennell Pond | Reservoirs | Somerset County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.4 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Lemon Stream. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 81 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. Being this far north (lat 44.885°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 47.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lemon Stream track the nearby Lemon Stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lemon Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Stream | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Dyer Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Luce Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Strickland Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Gammon Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lemon Stream located?
Lemon Stream is in Somerset County, Maine, approximately 47.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS New Portland topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lemon Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.4 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lemon Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lemon Stream as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1774104 on the New Portland quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lemon Stream?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.