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Maranacook Lake — Reservoirs 41.3 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Winthrop Quadrangle · GNIS 570756
41.3 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle, Maranacook Lake is a reservoir recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “neighborhood in Kennebec County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Maranacook Lake in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 570756). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Maranacook Lake sits at 44.34543° N, 69.95639° W (DMS 44°20′44″ N, 69°57′23″ W).
Other reservoirs in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 25 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Maranacook Lake itself. The ones closest to Maranacook Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carleton Pond | Winthrop | 2.4 mi |
| Mill Pond | Winthrop | 2.4 mi |
| Grist Mill Pond | Readfield | 3.2 mi |
| Lovejoy Pond | Fayette | 4.8 mi |
| Apple Valley Lake | Wayne | 4.8 mi |
| Pocasset Lake | Wayne | 5.3 mi |
| Torsey Lake | Readfield | 5.5 mi |
| Wilson Stream Reservoir | Wayne | 6 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Wayne | 6.3 mi |
| Cobbosseecontee Lake | Purgatory | 7.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Winthrop Quadrangle
The Winthrop 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Maranacook Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Carleton Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Brainard Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Upper Narrows Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Kezar Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Welch Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Little Cobbosseecontee Lake | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Monks Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Lower Narrows Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Maranacook, Maine, Maranacook, ME.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 41.3 miles east (bearing E) of Maranacook Lake. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 71 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 (44.345°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Maranacook Lake track the nearby Beaver Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Maranacook Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Carleton Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Brainard Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Upper Narrows Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Maranacook Lake located?
Maranacook Lake is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 41.3 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Winthrop topographic quadrangle.
How far is Maranacook Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.3 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Maranacook Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Maranacook Lake as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570756 on the Winthrop quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Maranacook Lake?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
What other names has Maranacook Lake been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Maranacook, Maine, Maranacook, ME.
How many other reservoirs are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 24 other reservoirs in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q122572713.