Big Lake

Big Lake is a body of water in , . Known for smallmouth bass, Big Lake is the second largest lake in Washington County and one of the largest lakes in Maine.
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  • Type: Lake
  • Description: lake of the United States of America
  • Also known as: Amilesk”, “Chimenasanganum”, and “Menes-saganaganis

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Grand Lake Stream and Passamaquoddy Indian Township Reservation.

Hamlet
Photo: Lee Lockwood, Public domain.
is a plantation in , , United States. The population was 125 at the 2020 census. The town is named after the stream that flows through it, which is notable for its excellent landlocked salmon fishery and a fishing tradition that dates to the middle of the 19th century. is situated 4 miles west of Big Lake.

Village
is one of two Indian reservations of the federally recognized Passamaquoddy tribe in , , . is situated 4½ miles northeast of Big Lake.

Big Lake

Latitude
45.16229° or 45° 9′ 44″ north
Longitude
-67.69639° or 67° 41′ 47″ west
Elevation
200 feet (61 metres)
Open location code
87QJ5863+WC
Geo­Names ID
4958224
Wiki­data ID
Q18148987
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