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Virginia Lake — Reservoirs 10.0 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 581252
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS East Stoneham quadrangle, the reservoir known as Virginia Lake sits 10.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Virginia Lake as a reservoir on the East Stoneham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581252. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Virginia Lake sits at 44.27118° N, 70.86449° W (DMS 44°16′16″ N, 70°51′52″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Virginia Lake itself. The ones closest to Virginia Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Keewaydin Lake | East Stoneham | 1.5 mi |
| Heald Pond | North Waterford | 3.7 mi |
| Cushman Pond | North Waterford | 3.9 mi |
| Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir | East Stoneham | 4.1 mi |
| Kezar Lake | Center Lovell | 6.1 mi |
| Hicks Pond | Greenwood | 10.7 mi |
| Twitchell Pond | Greenwood | 10.9 mi |
| Bear Pond | Waterford Flat | 11 mi |
| Alder River South Branch Reservoir | Bryant Pond | 11.8 mi |
| Round Pond | Bryant Pond | 11.9 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Virginia Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Hannah Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Cecil Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pine Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Keewaydin Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Number Eight Pond | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Albany Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Albany Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 10.0 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Virginia Lake; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 17 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.271°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 10.0-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Virginia Lake track the nearby Goodwin Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Virginia Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Hannah Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Cecil Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Isaiah Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mason Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Virginia Lake located?
Virginia Lake is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 10.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Virginia Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 17 minutes, 10.0 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Virginia Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Virginia Lake as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581252 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Virginia 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: Q34933384.