Aerial imagery: USGS National Map (public domain)
Androscoggin River Reservoir — Reservoirs 19.9 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Berlin Quadrangle · GNIS 1775051
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Berlin quadrangle, the reservoir known as Androscoggin River Reservoir sits 19.9 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Androscoggin River Reservoir as a reservoir on the Berlin topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 1775051. Catalogued in GNIS since 01/09/1998.
Coordinates & physical setting
Androscoggin River Reservoir sits at 44.44839° N, 71.18785° W (DMS 44°26′54″ N, 71°11′16″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cascade Mill Lagoons | Berlin | 0.2 mi |
| Cascade Brook Reservoir | Berlin | 0.7 mi |
| J Brodie Smith Reservoir | Berlin | 1.5 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Berlin | 2.3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Berlin | 2.8 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Berlin | 2.9 mi |
| Berlin Reservoir | Berlin | 3.2 mi |
| Anderson Reservoir | Berlin | 3.9 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Berlin | 4.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Shelburne | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Berlin Quadrangle
The Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Androscoggin River Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Alpine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Cascade Mill Lagoons | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Cascade Brook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Tinker Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Carberry | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| J Brodie Smith Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Forest | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Cascade Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Jericho Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 19.9 miles (west) and you reach Androscoggin River Reservoir; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 34 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.448°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 19.9 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 Cascade Alpine Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Androscoggin River Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Alpine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Cascade Mill Lagoons | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Cascade Brook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Tinker Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Carberry | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Androscoggin River Reservoir located?
Androscoggin River Reservoir is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 19.9 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle.
How far is Androscoggin River Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 19.9 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 1775051 on the Berlin 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.