Sokokis Lake — Reservoirs 48.6 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Limerick Quadrangle · GNIS 575708
Within York County, Maine, on the USGS Limerick quadrangle, the reservoir known as Sokokis Lake sits 48.6 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within York County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Sokokis Lake as a reservoir on the Limerick topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/031), under Feature ID 575708. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sokokis Lake sits at 43.70207° N, 70.79601° W (DMS 43°42′07″ N, 70°47′46″ W).
Features on the USGS Limerick Quadrangle
The Limerick 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Sokokis Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyt Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cannon Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1 mi |
| Towle Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1 mi |
| Philpot Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Watson Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2 mi |
| Fenderson Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Haley Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1961 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 48.6 miles (south) and you reach Sokokis Lake; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 83 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.702°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sokokis Lake track the nearby Hoyt Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sokokis Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyt Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Cannon Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1 mi |
| Towle Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1 mi |
| Philpot Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sokokis Lake located?
Sokokis Lake is in York County, Maine, approximately 48.6 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Limerick topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sokokis Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.6 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sokokis Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sokokis Lake as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575708 on the Limerick quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sokokis Lake?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
Wikidata: Q34926983.