Saco River Reservoir — Reservoirs 38.2 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Cornish Quadrangle · GNIS 1773582
38.2 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle, Saco River Reservoir is a reservoir recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Saco River Reservoir in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1773582). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/24/2010.
Coordinates & physical setting
Saco River Reservoir sits at 43.85261° N, 70.79703° W (DMS 43°51′09″ N, 70°47′49″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Saco River Reservoir itself. The ones closest to Saco River Reservoir:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barker Pond | Hiram | 3.6 mi |
| Stanley Pond | Kezar Falls | 4.7 mi |
| Ridlon Brook | Kezar Falls | 5 mi |
| Black Lake | Kezar Falls | 6.1 mi |
| Hancock Pond | North Sebago | 6.7 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Pond | Brownfield | 6.8 mi |
| Colcord Pond | Kezar Falls | 8 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | North Sebago | 8.5 mi |
| Bickford Pond | Kezar Falls | 8.8 mi |
| Mill Pond | Fryeburg | 11.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Cornish Quadrangle
The Cornish 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Saco River Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Ingalls Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Smalls Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Breakneck Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Flints Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Cutler | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Dug Hill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Gould Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Ossipee River | Streams | York County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 38.2 miles south (bearing S) of Saco River Reservoir. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 65 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 (43.853°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Saco River Reservoir track the nearby Great Falls waterfall (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Saco River Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Ingalls Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Smalls Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Breakneck Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Flints Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Saco River Reservoir located?
Saco River Reservoir is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 38.2 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Cornish topographic quadrangle.
How far is Saco River Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 38.2 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Saco River Reservoir?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Saco River Reservoir as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1773582 on the Cornish quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Saco River Reservoir?
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.