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Little Androscoggin River Reservoir — Reservoirs 12.0 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Paris Quadrangle · GNIS 1774198
Catalogued on the USGS West Paris quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Little Androscoggin River Reservoir — a reservoir — lies 12.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1774198, Little Androscoggin River Reservoir is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS West Paris quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/28/2010.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Androscoggin River Reservoir sits at 44.32300° N, 70.57472° W (DMS 44°19′23″ N, 70°34′29″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Androscoggin River Reservoir itself. The ones closest to Little Androscoggin River Reservoir:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hicks Pond | Greenwood | 4.1 mi |
| North Pond | West Paris | 4.1 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Bryant Pond | 5.3 mi |
| Twitchell Pond | Greenwood | 5.8 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Lake | Norway | 6.5 mi |
| Little Pennesseewassee Pond | Norway | 7.1 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Norway | 7.7 mi |
| Alder River South Branch Reservoir | Bryant Pond | 8.1 mi |
| Round Pond | Bryant Pond | 8.3 mi |
| Sand Pond | Norway | 8.6 mi |
Features on the USGS West Paris Quadrangle
The West Paris 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Little Androscoggin River Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Whitman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Curtis Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Rock Dundee | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Snow Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Stearns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 21-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Little Androscoggin River Reservoir — 12.0 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.323°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Little Androscoggin River Reservoir track the nearby Berry Ledge cliff face (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Androscoggin River Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Andrews Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Whitman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Androscoggin River Reservoir located?
Little Androscoggin River Reservoir is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Paris topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Androscoggin River Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 21 minutes, 12.0 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Androscoggin River Reservoir?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Androscoggin River Reservoir as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1774198 on the West Paris quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little 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.