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Montello Heights Reservoir — Reservoirs 36.1 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lewiston Quadrangle · GNIS 1908928
Catalogued on the USGS Lewiston quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Montello Heights Reservoir — a reservoir — lies 36.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908928, Montello Heights Reservoir is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Lewiston quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Montello Heights Reservoir sits at 44.11511° N, 70.18152° W (DMS 44°06′54″ N, 70°10′53″ W).
Other reservoirs in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 23 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Montello Heights Reservoir itself. The ones closest to Montello Heights Reservoir:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lake Auburn East | 1.7 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lewiston | 2.2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lewiston | 2.5 mi |
| Lake Auburn | Lake Auburn East | 3.1 mi |
| Barker Mill Dam Pond | Lewiston | 3.2 mi |
| Gulf Island Pond | Lake Auburn East | 3.6 mi |
| Sabattus Pond | Lisbon Falls North | 3.7 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Minot | 4.1 mi |
| The Basin | Lake Auburn West | 4.3 mi |
| Sabattus River Reservoir | Lisbon Falls North | 6.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Lewiston Quadrangle
The Lewiston 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Montello Heights Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorncrag Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Highland Spring | Springs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Lake Andrews | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Jepson Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Garcelon Bog | Swamps | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount David | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Boxer Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| No Name Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Apple Sass Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Fox Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 62-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Montello Heights Reservoir — 36.1 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.115°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Montello Heights Reservoir track the nearby Thorncrag Hill summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Montello Heights Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorncrag Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Highland Spring | Springs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Stetson Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Lake Andrews | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Jepson Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Montello Heights Reservoir located?
Montello Heights Reservoir is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 36.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lewiston topographic quadrangle.
How far is Montello Heights Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.1 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Montello Heights Reservoir?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Montello Heights Reservoir as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1908928 on the Lewiston quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Montello Heights Reservoir?
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.