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Lake Anasagunticook — Reservoirs 23.0 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Canton Quadrangle · GNIS 1774303
Catalogued on the USGS Canton quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Lake Anasagunticook — a reservoir — lies 23.0 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1774303, Lake Anasagunticook is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Canton quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lake Anasagunticook sits at 44.42620° N, 70.32441° W (DMS 44°25′34″ N, 70°19′28″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lake Anasagunticook itself. The ones closest to Lake Anasagunticook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Worthley Pond | Worthley Pond | 4.4 mi |
| Bear Pond | Buckfield | 6.4 mi |
| North Pond | West Sumner | 7.8 mi |
| Mount Zircon Reservoir | Mount Zircon | 13 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Rumford | 13.2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Rumford | 13.5 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Rumford | 13.8 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | West Paris | 14.3 mi |
| Hall Pond | Oxford | 15.8 mi |
| Swift River Reservoir | Rumford | 16.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Canton Quadrangle
The Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Lake Anasagunticook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparrow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Staples Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Dunn Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Childs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Bartlett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Thorne Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 39-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Lake Anasagunticook — 23.0 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 (44.426°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Lake Anasagunticook track the nearby Sparrow Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lake Anasagunticook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparrow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Staples Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Dunn Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lake Anasagunticook located?
Lake Anasagunticook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.0 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lake Anasagunticook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 39 minutes, 23.0 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lake Anasagunticook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lake Anasagunticook as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1774303 on the Canton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lake Anasagunticook?
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: Q34897557.