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Androscoggin River Reservoir — Reservoirs 15.4 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Rumford Quadrangle · GNIS 1774546
Catalogued on the USGS Rumford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Androscoggin River Reservoir — a reservoir — lies 15.4 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1774546, Androscoggin River Reservoir is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Rumford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/24/2010.
Coordinates & physical setting
Androscoggin River Reservoir sits at 44.54665° N, 70.54762° W (DMS 44°32′48″ N, 70°32′51″ 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 | 0.7 mi |
| Swift River Reservoir | Rumford | 3 mi |
| Mount Zircon Reservoir | Mount Zircon | 3.6 mi |
| Worthley Pond | Worthley Pond | 9.4 mi |
| Round Pond | Bryant Pond | 12.7 mi |
| Alder River South Branch Reservoir | Bryant Pond | 12.8 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Bryant Pond | 12.9 mi |
| Lake Anasagunticook | Canton | 13.8 mi |
| Twitchell Pond | Greenwood | 14.6 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 | 0.3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Rumford Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Swift River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Logan Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Wheeler Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Scotty Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Joes Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Farrington Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 26-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Androscoggin River Reservoir — 15.4 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.547°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.4 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 (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Androscoggin River Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Rumford Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Swift River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Androscoggin River Reservoir located?
Androscoggin River Reservoir is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.4 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, 15.4 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 1774546 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.