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Richardson Lake — Reservoirs 25.6 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle · GNIS 1773562
Catalogued on the USGS Middle Dam quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Richardson Lake — a reservoir — lies 25.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1773562, 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 07/12/2013.
Coordinates & physical setting
Richardson Lake sits at 44.76204° N, 70.92919° W (DMS 44°45′43″ N, 70°55′45″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Richardson Lake itself. The ones closest to Richardson Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Richardson Lake | Middle Dam | 2.1 mi |
| Mooselookmeguntic Lake | Oquossoc | 11.6 mi |
| Aziscohos Lake | Wilsons Mills | 15.2 mi |
| Swift River Reservoir | Rumford | 21.6 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Rumford | 23.9 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Rumford | 24.2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Rumford | 24.5 mi |
| Mount Zircon Reservoir | Mount Zircon | 25.5 mi |
| Round Pond | Bryant Pond | 27.4 mi |
| Alder River South Branch Reservoir | Bryant Pond | 27.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle
The Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Richardson Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pond in the River | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Blackcat Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Rifle Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Carry Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Lower Richardson Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Hardscrabble Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Jackson Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Spirt Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Sunday Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Horse Beef Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 44-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Richardson Lake — 25.6 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.762°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Richardson Lake track the nearby Pond in the River lake (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Richardson Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pond in the River | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Blackcat Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Rifle Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| B Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Carry Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richardson Lake located?
Richardson Lake is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle.
How far is Richardson Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.6 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Richardson Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Richardson Lake as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1773562 on the Middle Dam quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit 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.