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Little Androscoggin River Reservoir — Reservoirs 24.8 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oxford Quadrangle · GNIS 1774212
24.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Oxford topographic quadrangle, Little Androscoggin River Reservoir is a reservoir recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Oxford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Little Androscoggin River Reservoir in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1774212). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/28/2010.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Androscoggin River Reservoir sits at 44.13251° N, 70.46201° W (DMS 44°07′57″ N, 70°27′43″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall Pond | Oxford | 3.9 mi |
| Thompson Lake | Mechanic Falls | 4.4 mi |
| Saturday Pond | Casco | 5.2 mi |
| Hall Pond | Oxford | 5.9 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Norway | 6.6 mi |
| Middle Range Pond | Mechanic Falls | 8.5 mi |
| Sand Pond | Norway | 8.8 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Lake | Norway | 9 mi |
| Little Pennesseewassee Pond | Norway | 9.9 mi |
| North Pond | West Paris | 11.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Oxford Quadrangle
The Oxford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Little Androscoggin River Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Minister Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Rock-O-Dundee Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Jam Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Willow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Robinson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Sam Rowe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Barnett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Gardner Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 24.8 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Little Androscoggin River Reservoir. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 43 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 (44.133°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.8 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 Meadow Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Androscoggin River Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Minister Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Whitney Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Hogan Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Rock-O-Dundee Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Androscoggin River Reservoir located?
Little Androscoggin River Reservoir is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 24.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oxford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Androscoggin River Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 24.8 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 1774212 on the Oxford 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.