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Tacoma Lakes — Reservoirs 44.2 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 576637
Catalogued on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Tacoma Lakes — a reservoir — lies 44.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “dam in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576637, Tacoma Lakes is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/28/2010.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tacoma Lakes sits at 44.21343° N, 69.93555° W (DMS 44°12′48″ N, 69°56′08″ W).
Other reservoirs in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 25 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Tacoma Lakes itself. The ones closest to Tacoma Lakes:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gilman Dam Pond | Purgatory | 0.2 mi |
| Woodbury Pond | Purgatory | 1.2 mi |
| Cobbosseecontee Lake | Purgatory | 2.2 mi |
| Cobbosseecontee Stream Reservoir | Purgatory | 3 mi |
| Mill Pond | Purgatory | 4.7 mi |
| Wilson Stream Reservoir | Wayne | 6.2 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Wayne | 6.8 mi |
| Apple Valley Lake | Wayne | 6.9 mi |
| Vaughn Pond | Augusta | 7.8 mi |
| Hallowell Recreation Pond | Augusta | 8.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Tacoma Lakes. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilman Dam Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Little Purgatory Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Dennis Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Woodbury Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| True Cove | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Woodbury Hills | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Ballard Bay | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| LeClair Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sheep Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Norris Point | Capes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 76-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Tacoma Lakes — 44.2 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.213°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Tacoma Lakes track the nearby Gilman Dam Pond reservoir (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tacoma Lakes
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilman Dam Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Little Purgatory Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Dennis Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Woodbury Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| True Cove | Bays | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tacoma Lakes located?
Tacoma Lakes is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 44.2 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tacoma Lakes from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.2 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tacoma Lakes?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tacoma Lakes as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576637 on the Purgatory quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tacoma Lakes?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other reservoirs are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 24 other reservoirs in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33133131.