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Androscoggin River Reservoir — Reservoirs 36.0 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lewiston Quadrangle · GNIS 1773736
Catalogued on the USGS Lewiston quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Androscoggin River Reservoir — a reservoir — lies 36.0 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1773736, Androscoggin River Reservoir is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Lewiston quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Androscoggin River Reservoir sits at 44.08717° N, 70.21234° W (DMS 44°05′14″ N, 70°12′44″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barker Mill Dam Pond | Lewiston | 1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lewiston | 1.2 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Minot | 1.9 mi |
| Montello Heights Reservoir | Lewiston | 2.5 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lake Auburn East | 3.4 mi |
| Lake Auburn | Lake Auburn East | 4.1 mi |
| The Basin | Lake Auburn West | 4.7 mi |
| Gulf Island Pond | Lake Auburn East | 5.5 mi |
| Sabattus Pond | Lisbon Falls North | 5.7 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Minot | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Lewiston Quadrangle
The Lewiston 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Androscoggin River Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Androscoggin River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Laurel Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Barker Mill Dam Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Apple Sass Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Fox Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount David | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Lake Andrews | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 62-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Androscoggin River Reservoir — 36.0 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.087°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Androscoggin River Reservoir track the nearby Little Androscoggin River stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Androscoggin River Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Androscoggin River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Laurel Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Barker Mill Dam Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Apple Sass Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Androscoggin River Reservoir located?
Androscoggin River Reservoir is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 36.0 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lewiston topographic quadrangle.
How far is Androscoggin River Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.0 miles southeast (bearing SE) 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 1773736 on the Lewiston 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.