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Rangeley Lake — Reservoirs 37.6 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Rangeley Quadrangle · GNIS 574039
Covering about 25.50 square kilometres of Franklin County, Maine, Rangeley Lake appears on the USGS Rangeley quadrangle, some 37.6 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake of the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574039, Rangeley Lake is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Rangeley quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rangeley Lake sits at 44.94541° N, 70.69399° W (DMS 44°56′43″ N, 70°41′38″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Surface area 25.500 km2 / 6,301.2 acres
- Depth 45.00 m / 147.6 ft
Other reservoirs in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 17 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Rangeley Lake itself. The ones closest to Rangeley Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge Pond | Rangeley | 2.5 mi |
| Haley Pond | Rangeley | 3.3 mi |
| City Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 5.7 mi |
| Saddleback Lake | Saddleback Mountain | 6.7 mi |
| Kennebago Lake | Kennebago Lake | 10.4 mi |
| Carrabassett River Reservoir | Kingfield | 26.4 mi |
| Staples Pond | Farmington | 27.3 mi |
| Porter Lake | Strong | 28.1 mi |
| Bauds Pond | New Vineyard | 29.6 mi |
| Mosher Pond | New Sharon | 31.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Rangeley Quadrangle
The Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Rangeley Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Maneskootuk Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hunter Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| South Bog | Swamps | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Smith Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bonney Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| South Bog Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| South Bog Islands | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Quimby Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Historical record
Rangeley Lake, located in Franklin County, Maine, United States, is fed by several streams. Its waters flow out from the lake's northwestern corner via the short Rangeley River into Mooselookmeguntic Lake, then Upper and Lower Richardson Lakes, Umbagog Lake and ultimately into the Androscoggin River, Merrymeeting Bay, the lower Kennebec River, the Gulf of Maine and the Atlantic Ocean. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 65-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Rangeley Lake — 37.6 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. Being this far north (lat 44.945°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Rangeley Lake track the nearby South Cove bay (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rangeley Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Maneskootuk Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Hunter Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| South Bog | Swamps | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Smith Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rangeley Lake located?
Rangeley Lake is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 37.6 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rangeley Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 37.6 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Rangeley Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rangeley Lake as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574039 on the Rangeley quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rangeley Lake?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How large is Rangeley Lake by surface area?
Wikidata records a surface area of 25.500 km² (6,301.2 acres) for Rangeley Lake.
How deep is Rangeley Lake?
Wikidata records a depth of 45.00 metres (147.6 feet) for Rangeley Lake.
How many other reservoirs are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 16 other reservoirs in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q7292727.