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The Plains — Other Natural Features 27.7 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Turner Center Quadrangle · GNIS 581240
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, on the USGS Turner Center quadrangle, the natural feature known as The Plains sits 27.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists The Plains as a natural feature on the Turner Center topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 581240. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Plains sits at 44.31340° N, 70.24395° W (DMS 44°18′48″ N, 70°14′38″ W).
Features on the USGS Turner Center Quadrangle
The Turner Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside The Plains. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Torry Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Little Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Sand Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Butter Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Nezinscot River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 27.7 miles (east-southeast) and you reach The Plains; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 47 minutes.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. At this latitude (44.313°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at The Plains track the nearby House Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Plains
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lively Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Plains located?
The Plains is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 27.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Turner Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Plains from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.7 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is The Plains?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies The Plains as a natural feature, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581240 on the Turner Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit The Plains?
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover.
Wikidata: Q34866398.