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Little Androscoggin River Reservoir — Reservoirs 28.3 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 1774210
Catalogued on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Little Androscoggin River Reservoir — a reservoir — lies 28.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1774210, Little Androscoggin River Reservoir is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/24/2010.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Androscoggin River Reservoir sits at 44.11135° N, 70.39119° W (DMS 44°06′41″ N, 70°23′28″ W).
Other reservoirs in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Minot | 3.2 mi |
| Lower Range Pond | Minot | 4.8 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Minot | 7.2 mi |
| The Basin | Lake Auburn West | 7.3 mi |
| Barker Mill Dam Pond | Lewiston | 8 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lewiston | 8.4 mi |
| Lake Auburn | Lake Auburn East | 8.5 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lewiston | 9 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lake Auburn East | 9.6 mi |
| Gulf Island Pond | Lake Auburn East | 10.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Little Androscoggin River Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterhouse Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Cousins Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Raspberry Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Pigeon Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Green Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Tiger Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Hogan Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Whitney Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 48-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Little Androscoggin River Reservoir — 28.3 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.111°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Androscoggin River Reservoir track the nearby Waterhouse Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Androscoggin River Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterhouse Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cool Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Pottle Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Androscoggin River Reservoir located?
Little Androscoggin River Reservoir is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 28.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Androscoggin River Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 28.3 miles southeast (bearing SE) 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 1774210 on the Mechanic Falls 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 Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 22 other reservoirs in Androscoggin County, Maine.