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Torsey Lake — Reservoirs 39.6 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Readfield Quadrangle · GNIS 577212
39.6 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Readfield topographic quadrangle, Torsey Lake is a reservoir recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Readfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Torsey Lake in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 577212). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/05/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Torsey Lake sits at 44.42240° N, 69.98605° W (DMS 44°25′21″ N, 69°59′10″ W).
Other reservoirs in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 25 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Torsey Lake itself. The ones closest to Torsey Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grist Mill Pond | Readfield | 2.3 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Fayette | 2.5 mi |
| Echo Lake | Fayette | 2.7 mi |
| Lovejoy Pond | Fayette | 2.8 mi |
| Mill Pond | Winthrop | 4.7 mi |
| Maranacook Lake | Winthrop | 5.5 mi |
| Pocasset Lake | Wayne | 5.6 mi |
| Carleton Pond | Winthrop | 6.4 mi |
| Long Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 6.6 mi |
| Flying Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 6.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Readfield Quadrangle
The Readfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Torsey Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intervale Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Desert Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Grist Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Moose Pond Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Tingley Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Bowen Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Inghan Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Hornbeam Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Bog Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 39.6 miles east (bearing E) of Torsey Lake. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 68 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 (44.422°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Torsey Lake track the nearby Intervale Brook stream (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Torsey Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intervale Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Desert Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Grist Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Echo Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Turtle Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Torsey Lake located?
Torsey Lake is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 39.6 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Readfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Torsey Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.6 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Torsey Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Torsey Lake as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577212 on the Readfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Torsey Lake?
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: Q34930893.