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Lower Richardson Lake — Reservoirs 26.3 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle · GNIS 570538
Catalogued on the USGS Middle Dam quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Lower Richardson Lake — a reservoir — lies 26.3 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “reservoir in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570538, Lower Richardson Lake is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Middle Dam quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lower Richardson Lake sits at 44.77862° N, 70.89344° W (DMS 44°46′43″ N, 70°53′36″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lower Richardson Lake itself. The ones closest to Lower Richardson Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Richardson Lake | Middle Dam | 2.1 mi |
| Mooselookmeguntic Lake | Oquossoc | 9.7 mi |
| Aziscohos Lake | Wilsons Mills | 14.7 mi |
| Swift River Reservoir | Rumford | 20.9 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Rumford | 23.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Rumford | 23.6 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Rumford | 24 mi |
| Mount Zircon Reservoir | Mount Zircon | 25.2 mi |
| Round Pond | Bryant Pond | 27.8 mi |
| Alder River South Branch Reservoir | Bryant Pond | 28 mi |
Features on the USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle
The Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Lower Richardson Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardscrabble Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Rifle Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Spirt Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Blackcat Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Jackson Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Horse Beef Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Portland Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Pond in the River | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Richardson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Spaulding Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 45-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Lower Richardson Lake — 26.3 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. At this latitude (44.779°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lower Richardson Lake track the nearby Hardscrabble Island (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lower Richardson Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardscrabble Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Rifle Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Spirt Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Blackcat Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Jackson Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lower Richardson Lake located?
Lower Richardson Lake is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 26.3 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lower Richardson Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.3 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lower Richardson Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lower Richardson Lake as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570538 on the Middle Dam quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lower Richardson 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: Q129697049.