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Androscoggin River Reservoir — Reservoirs 16.1 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Shelburne Quadrangle · GNIS 1774848
16.1 miles west of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle, Androscoggin River Reservoir is a reservoir recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Androscoggin River Reservoir in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1774848). Catalogued in GNIS since 01/09/1998.
Coordinates & physical setting
Androscoggin River Reservoir sits at 44.40506° N, 71.11452° W (DMS 44°24′18″ N, 71°06′52″ W).
Other reservoirs in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 30 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 | Berlin | 2.8 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Berlin | 4 mi |
| Cascade Brook Reservoir | Berlin | 4.2 mi |
| Cascade Mill Lagoons | Berlin | 4.6 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Berlin | 4.7 mi |
| J Brodie Smith Reservoir | Berlin | 5.3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Berlin | 5.5 mi |
| Berlin Reservoir | Berlin | 5.6 mi |
| Keene Reservoir | Shelburne | 5.7 mi |
| Anderson Reservoir | Berlin | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Shelburne Quadrangle
The Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Androscoggin River Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rattle River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Shadow Pool | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Peabody Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Reflection Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Leadmine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Evans | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Winthrop | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| First Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Giant Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 16.1 miles west (bearing W) of Androscoggin River Reservoir. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 28 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 44.405°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 16.1 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 Rattle River stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Androscoggin River Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rattle River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Shadow Pool | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Peabody Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Reflection Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Leadmine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Androscoggin River Reservoir located?
Androscoggin River Reservoir is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 16.1 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Androscoggin River Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 28 minutes, 16.1 miles west (bearing W) 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 1774848 on the Shelburne 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 Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 29 other reservoirs in Coos County, New Hampshire.