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Dead River Reservoir — Reservoirs 31.6 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Turner Center Quadrangle · GNIS 1774301
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, on the USGS Turner Center quadrangle, the reservoir known as Dead River Reservoir sits 31.6 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “tributary of the Androscoggin River in Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Dead River Reservoir as a reservoir on the Turner Center topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 1774301. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/24/2010.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dead River Reservoir sits at 44.35100° N, 70.15321° W (DMS 44°21′04″ N, 70°09′12″ W).
Other reservoirs in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 23 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dead River Reservoir itself. The ones closest to Dead River Reservoir:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Pond | Turner Center | 4.3 mi |
| Brettuns Pond | Livermore Falls | 5.5 mi |
| Nezinscot River Reservoir (historical) | Buckfield | 8.3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Livermore Falls | 8.5 mi |
| Gulf Island Pond | Lake Auburn East | 13 mi |
| Lake Auburn | Lake Auburn East | 14.6 mi |
| The Basin | Lake Auburn West | 14.9 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lake Auburn East | 15.1 mi |
| Sabattus Pond | Lisbon Falls North | 16 mi |
| Montello Heights Reservoir | Lewiston | 16.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Turner Center Quadrangle
The Turner Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Dead River Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Lovewell Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Keith Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Sand Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Little Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Monument Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Historical record
The Dead River is a tributary of the Androscoggin River in western Maine in the United States. The river flows from Androscoggin Lake, northwest through the town of Leeds 7 miles (11 km) to the Androscoggin. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 31.6 miles (east) and you reach Dead River Reservoir; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 54 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.351°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dead River Reservoir track the nearby Turtle Island (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dead River Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Dead River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Lovewell Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Scott Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Keith Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dead River Reservoir located?
Dead River Reservoir is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 31.6 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Turner Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dead River Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.6 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dead River Reservoir?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dead River Reservoir as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1774301 on the Turner Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dead 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.
Wikidata: Q5245369.