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Androscoggin River Reservoir — Reservoirs 29.5 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Livermore Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 1773534
29.5 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Livermore Falls topographic quadrangle, Androscoggin River Reservoir is a reservoir recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Livermore Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Androscoggin River Reservoir in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1773534). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/24/2010.
Coordinates & physical setting
Androscoggin River Reservoir sits at 44.47872° N, 70.20076° W (DMS 44°28′43″ N, 70°12′03″ W).
Other reservoirs in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Wilton | 1.9 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Wilton | 2.9 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir | Farmington Falls | 7.5 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Wilton | 7.6 mi |
| Temple Stream Reservoir | Farmington | 12.7 mi |
| Staples Pond | Farmington | 16.8 mi |
| Mosher Pond | New Sharon | 19 mi |
| Porter Lake | Strong | 23 mi |
| Bauds Pond | New Vineyard | 24 mi |
| Carrabassett River Reservoir | Kingfield | 33.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Livermore Falls Quadrangle
The Livermore Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Androscoggin River Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treat Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Philbrick Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Clay Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Redwater Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Cow Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Warren Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Little Moose Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 29.5 miles east (bearing E) of Androscoggin River Reservoir. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 51 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. Being this far north (lat 44.479°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 29.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Androscoggin River Reservoir track the nearby Treat Hill summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Androscoggin River Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treat Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Philbrick Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Clay Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Androscoggin River Reservoir located?
Androscoggin River Reservoir is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 29.5 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Livermore Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Androscoggin River Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 29.5 miles east (bearing E) 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 1773534 on the Livermore Falls 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 Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 16 other reservoirs in Franklin County, Maine.