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Ossipee River Reservoir — Reservoirs 41.4 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 1773596
Tracing roughly 29 kilometres of York County, Maine drainage, Ossipee River Reservoir is catalogued on the USGS Kezar Falls quadrangle and reaches its closest point 41.4 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in New Hampshire and Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within York County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Ossipee River Reservoir as a reservoir on the Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/031), under Feature ID 1773596. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/24/2010.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ossipee River Reservoir sits at 43.81007° N, 70.88285° W (DMS 43°48′36″ N, 70°52′58″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Length 29.00 km / 18.02 mi
Features on the USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle
The Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Ossipee River Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridlon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Ridlon Brook | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Ossipee River Reservoir | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Spectacle Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Stanley Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Kezar Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Black Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Chapman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Historical record
The Ossipee River is an 18.3-mile-long (29.5 km) river in eastern New Hampshire and western Maine in the United States. It is a tributary of the Saco River, which flows southeast to the Atlantic Ocean at Saco, Maine. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 41.4 miles (south) and you reach Ossipee River Reservoir; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 71 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.810°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ossipee River Reservoir track the nearby Ridlon Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ossipee River Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridlon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Ridlon Brook | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Ossipee River Reservoir | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Spectacle Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Wedgwood Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ossipee River Reservoir located?
Ossipee River Reservoir is in York County, Maine, approximately 41.4 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ossipee River Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.4 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ossipee River Reservoir?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ossipee River Reservoir as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1773596 on the Kezar Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ossipee River Reservoir?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How long is Ossipee River Reservoir?
Wikidata records a length of 29.00 km (18.02 mi) for Ossipee River Reservoir.
Wikidata: Q7107529.