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Little Androscoggin River Reservoir — Reservoirs 31.3 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Minot Quadrangle · GNIS 1774293
31.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Minot topographic quadrangle, Little Androscoggin River Reservoir is a reservoir recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Minot 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Little Androscoggin River Reservoir in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1774293). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Androscoggin River Reservoir sits at 44.08879° N, 70.33561° W (DMS 44°05′20″ N, 70°20′08″ 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 | Mechanic Falls | 3.2 mi |
| Lower Range Pond | Minot | 3.5 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Minot | 4.2 mi |
| Barker Mill Dam Pond | Lewiston | 5.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lewiston | 5.7 mi |
| The Basin | Lake Auburn West | 5.8 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lewiston | 6.1 mi |
| Lake Auburn | Lake Auburn East | 6.7 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lake Auburn East | 7.4 mi |
| Montello Heights Reservoir | Lewiston | 7.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Minot Quadrangle
The Minot 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Little Androscoggin River Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthley Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Morgan Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Indian Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Butler Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Harris Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hodge Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Mount Apatite | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Cool Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Bailey Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 31.3 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Little Androscoggin River Reservoir. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 54 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 (44.089°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Androscoggin River Reservoir track the nearby Worthley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthley Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Morgan Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Indian Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Butler Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Harris Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Androscoggin River Reservoir located?
Little Androscoggin River Reservoir is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 31.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Minot topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Androscoggin River Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.3 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 1774293 on the Minot 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.