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Aziscohos Lake — Reservoirs 40.8 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle · GNIS 561377
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle, the reservoir known as Aziscohos Lake sits 40.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Aziscohos Lake as a reservoir on the Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 561377. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Aziscohos Lake sits at 44.97307° N, 71.01555° W (DMS 44°58′23″ N, 71°00′56″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Aziscohos Lake itself. The ones closest to Aziscohos Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mooselookmeguntic Lake | Oquossoc | 11.6 mi |
| Lower Richardson Lake | Middle Dam | 14.7 mi |
| Richardson Lake | Middle Dam | 15.2 mi |
| Swift River Reservoir | Rumford | 34.6 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Rumford | 37.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Rumford | 37.6 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Rumford | 38 mi |
| Mount Zircon Reservoir | Mount Zircon | 39.5 mi |
| Round Pond | Bryant Pond | 42.5 mi |
| Alder River South Branch Reservoir | Bryant Pond | 42.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle
The Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Aziscohos Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Emerys Misery | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Parker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Sanderson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Little Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| West Branch Abbott Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Halfmoon Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1937 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 40.8 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Aziscohos Lake; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 70 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.973°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Aziscohos Lake track the nearby Bog Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Aziscohos Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Emerys Misery | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Parker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Sanderson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Aziscohos Lake located?
Aziscohos Lake is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 40.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle.
How far is Aziscohos Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.8 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Aziscohos Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Aziscohos Lake as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561377 on the Wilsons Mills quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Aziscohos Lake?
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: Q34647224.