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Androscoggin River Reservoir — Reservoirs 15.3 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Rumford Quadrangle · GNIS 1773540
15.3 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Rumford topographic quadrangle, Androscoggin River Reservoir is a reservoir recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Rumford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Androscoggin River Reservoir in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1773540). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/07/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Androscoggin River Reservoir sits at 44.54191° N, 70.54633° W (DMS 44°32′31″ N, 70°32′47″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 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 | Rumford | 0.3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Rumford | 0.3 mi |
| Swift River Reservoir | Rumford | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Zircon Reservoir | Mount Zircon | 3.3 mi |
| Worthley Pond | Worthley Pond | 9.1 mi |
| Round Pond | Bryant Pond | 12.5 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Bryant Pond | 12.6 mi |
| Alder River South Branch Reservoir | Bryant Pond | 12.6 mi |
| Lake Anasagunticook | Canton | 13.5 mi |
| Twitchell Pond | Greenwood | 14.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Rumford Quadrangle
The Rumford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Androscoggin River Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Rumford Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Swift River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Logan Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Wheeler Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Joes Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Scotty Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Wyman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 15.3 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Androscoggin River Reservoir. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 26 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 (44.542°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Androscoggin River Reservoir track the nearby Bean Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Androscoggin River Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Rumford Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Swift River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Androscoggin River Reservoir located?
Androscoggin River Reservoir is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.3 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rumford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Androscoggin River Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 26 minutes, 15.3 miles northeast (bearing NE) 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 1773540 on the Rumford 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 Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 50 other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine.