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Apple Valley Lake — Reservoirs 38.7 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Wayne Quadrangle · GNIS 561277
Catalogued on the USGS Wayne quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Apple Valley Lake — a reservoir — lies 38.7 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561277, Apple Valley Lake is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Wayne quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Apple Valley Lake sits at 44.29306° N, 70.02090° W (DMS 44°17′35″ N, 70°01′15″ W).
Other reservoirs in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 25 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Apple Valley Lake itself. The ones closest to Apple Valley Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson Stream Reservoir | Wayne | 1.3 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Wayne | 1.5 mi |
| Maranacook Lake | Winthrop | 4.8 mi |
| Cobbosseecontee Lake | Purgatory | 4.9 mi |
| Pocasset Lake | Wayne | 5.2 mi |
| Carleton Pond | Winthrop | 6.8 mi |
| Tacoma Lakes | Purgatory | 6.9 mi |
| Lovejoy Pond | Fayette | 7 mi |
| Grist Mill Pond | Readfield | 7 mi |
| Cobbosseecontee Stream Reservoir | Purgatory | 7 mi |
Features on the USGS Wayne Quadrangle
The Wayne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Apple Valley Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Joes Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ward Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Tannery Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Dexter Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Mud Mills Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Berry Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Morrison Heights | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 66-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Apple Valley Lake — 38.7 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.293°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Apple Valley Lake track the nearby Wilson Stream Reservoir (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Apple Valley Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Joes Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ward Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Tannery Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Apple Valley Lake located?
Apple Valley Lake is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 38.7 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wayne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Apple Valley Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.7 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Apple Valley Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Apple Valley Lake as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561277 on the Wayne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Apple Valley 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: Q34643881.