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Thompson Lake — Reservoirs 27.4 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 577015
Catalogued on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Thompson Lake — a reservoir — lies 27.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “reservoir in Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577015, Thompson Lake is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Thompson Lake sits at 44.07203° N, 70.48873° W (DMS 44°04′19″ N, 70°29′19″ W).
Hydrology of Thompson Lake
Wikidata records 1 other catalogued feature as located on Thompson Lake:
| Feature | Type | County | From Inn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wardwell Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 24.5 mi |
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Thompson Lake itself. The ones closest to Thompson Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Oxford | 4.4 mi |
| Saturday Pond | Casco | 4.4 mi |
| Middle Range Pond | Mechanic Falls | 5.9 mi |
| Marshall Pond | Oxford | 8.1 mi |
| Hall Pond | Oxford | 10.2 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Norway | 10.4 mi |
| Sand Pond | Norway | 10.8 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Lake | Norway | 11.8 mi |
| Little Pennesseewassee Pond | Norway | 12.3 mi |
| Bear Pond | Waterford Flat | 12.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Thompson Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunt Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Black Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Megquier Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Dean Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hayes Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Abrams Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Haynes Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Tiger Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Jerry Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Lake Thompson, Thompson Pond, Thompson's Pond.
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1908 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 47-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Thompson Lake — 27.4 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.072°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Thompson Lake track the nearby Lunt Point cape (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Thompson Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunt Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Black Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Megquier Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Dean Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thompson Lake located?
Thompson Lake is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 27.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Thompson Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Thompson Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Thompson Lake as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577015 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Thompson Lake?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
What other names has Thompson Lake been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Lake Thompson, Thompson Pond, Thompson's Pond.
How many other reservoirs are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 50 other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34930374.