Androscoggin River Reservoir — Reservoirs 48.9 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Sagadahoc County, Maine · USGS Lisbon Falls South Quadrangle · GNIS 1773522
48.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lisbon Falls South topographic quadrangle, Androscoggin River Reservoir is a reservoir recorded in Sagadahoc County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lisbon Falls South 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Androscoggin River Reservoir in Sagadahoc County, Maine (FIPS 23/023), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1773522). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/24/2010.
Coordinates & physical setting
Androscoggin River Reservoir sits at 43.95690° N, 70.02493° W (DMS 43°57′25″ N, 70°01′30″ W).
Features on the USGS Lisbon Falls South Quadrangle
The Lisbon Falls South 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 11 catalogued natural features alongside Androscoggin River Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Pinkham Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Cox Pinnacle | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Little River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Bald Rock | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Wardtown | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Florida Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Dyer Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 5.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.9 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Androscoggin River Reservoir. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 84 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 (43.957°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Androscoggin River Reservoir track the nearby Simpson Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Androscoggin River Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Pinkham Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Cox Pinnacle | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Little River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Androscoggin River Reservoir located?
Androscoggin River Reservoir is in Sagadahoc County, Maine, approximately 48.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lisbon Falls South topographic quadrangle.
How far is Androscoggin River Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 48.9 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 1773522 on the Lisbon Falls South quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Androscoggin River Reservoir?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.