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Androscoggin River Reservoir — Reservoirs 34.5 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn East Quadrangle · GNIS 1773528
34.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lake Auburn East topographic quadrangle, Androscoggin River Reservoir is a reservoir recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lake Auburn East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Androscoggin River Reservoir in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1773528). Catalogued in GNIS since 01/08/1998.
Coordinates & physical setting
Androscoggin River Reservoir sits at 44.13507° N, 70.20117° W (DMS 44°08′06″ N, 70°12′04″ W).
Other reservoirs in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 23 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Androscoggin River Reservoir itself. The ones closest to Androscoggin River Reservoir:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Auburn | Lake Auburn East | 1.5 mi |
| Montello Heights Reservoir | Lewiston | 1.7 mi |
| Gulf Island Pond | Lake Auburn East | 2.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lewiston | 2.5 mi |
| The Basin | Lake Auburn West | 2.8 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lewiston | 3.4 mi |
| Barker Mill Dam Pond | Lewiston | 3.7 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Minot | 4.3 mi |
| Sabattus Pond | Lisbon Falls North | 4.7 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Minot | 7.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn East Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Androscoggin River Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stetson Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Auburn Municipal Beach | Other Natural Features | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lake Auburn | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Giles | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Gulf Island Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Glenrock Spring | Springs | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Daggett Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Hill Ridge | Ridges | Androscoggin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.5 mi |
| Lard Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 34.5 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Androscoggin River Reservoir. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 59 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.135°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Androscoggin River Reservoir track the nearby Stetson Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Androscoggin River Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stetson Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Boxer Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Auburn Municipal Beach | Other Natural Features | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Lake Auburn | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Jepson Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Androscoggin River Reservoir located?
Androscoggin River Reservoir is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 34.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn East topographic quadrangle.
How far is Androscoggin River Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.5 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Androscoggin River Reservoir?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Androscoggin River Reservoir as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1773528 on the Lake Auburn East quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Androscoggin River Reservoir?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other reservoirs are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 22 other reservoirs in Androscoggin County, Maine.