Saco River Reservoir — Reservoirs 27.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn

Oxford County, Maine · USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle · GNIS 1773584

Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Fryeburg quadrangle, the reservoir known as Saco River Reservoir sits 27.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.

Distance from Inn

27.1 mi

Bearing

SSW

Drive time

46 min

Landmark Profile

Classification & USGS reference

Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Saco River Reservoir as a reservoir on the Fryeburg topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 1773584. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/28/2010.

Coordinates & physical setting

Saco River Reservoir sits at 44.03821° N, 70.98381° W (DMS 44°02′18″ N, 70°59′02″ W).

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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
Wards Pond	Fryeburg	2 mi
Mill Pond	Fryeburg	5.1 mi
Burnt Meadow Pond	Brownfield	9.1 mi
Berry Pond	Pleasant Mountain	9.9 mi
Kezar Lake	Center Lovell	11.1 mi
Colcord Pond	Kezar Falls	13.2 mi
Pickerel Pond	North Sebago	13.2 mi
Hancock Pond	North Sebago	13.6 mi
Heald Pond	North Waterford	13.7 mi
Bickford Pond	Kezar Falls	13.8 mi

Features on the USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle

The Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 33 catalogued natural features alongside Saco River Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:

Feature	Type	County	Offset
Swans Falls	Waterfalls	Oxford County, ME	0.1 mi
Weeks Brook	Streams	Oxford County, NH	0.4 mi
White Lot Brook	Streams	Carroll County, NH	0.5 mi
Jockey Cap	Summits	Oxford County, ME	1.5 mi
Wards Pond	Reservoirs	Oxford County, ME	2 mi
Starks Mountain	Summits	Oxford County, ME	2.5 mi
Bog Pond	Lakes	Oxford County, ME	2.5 mi
Birch Hill	Summits	Oxford County, ME	2.7 mi
Fight Brook	Streams	Oxford County, ME	2.7 mi
Oak Hill	Summits	Oxford County, ME	2.9 mi

Visiting from Chapman Inn

Distance, bearing & drive time

Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 27.1 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Saco River Reservoir; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 46 minutes.

Best time to visit

June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.038°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Saco River Reservoir track the nearby Swans Falls waterfall (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.

Nearest features to Saco River Reservoir

Feature	Type	County	Distance
Swans Falls	Waterfalls	Oxford County, ME	0.1 mi
Weeks Brook	Streams	Oxford County, NH	0.4 mi
White Lot Brook	Streams	Carroll County, NH	0.5 mi
Black Brook	Streams	Carroll County, NH	1.5 mi
Jockey Cap	Summits	Oxford County, ME	1.5 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Saco River Reservoir located?

Saco River Reservoir is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 27.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle.

How far is Saco River Reservoir from Chapman Inn?

The drive runs about 46 minutes, 27.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) 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 1773584 on the Fryeburg 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.

Wikidata: Q34920914.