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Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir — Reservoirs 36.1 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 1773732
36.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Farmington Falls topographic quadrangle, Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir is a reservoir recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Farmington Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1773732). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/24/2010.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir sits at 44.55102° N, 70.08686° W (DMS 44°33′04″ N, 70°05′13″ W).
Other reservoirs in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 17 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir itself. The ones closest to Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Wilton | 7.5 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Livermore Falls | 7.5 mi |
| Wilson Pond | Wilton | 7.6 mi |
| Temple Stream Reservoir | Farmington | 8.5 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Wilton | 8.7 mi |
| Mosher Pond | New Sharon | 13.5 mi |
| Staples Pond | Farmington | 13.8 mi |
| Porter Lake | Strong | 18.2 mi |
| Bauds Pond | New Vineyard | 18.7 mi |
| Carrabassett River Reservoir | Kingfield | 28.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle
The Farmington Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Blabon Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Fellows Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sugar Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Robinson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Zion Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Old Bluff Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 62 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. Being this far north (lat 44.551°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir track the nearby Horseshoe Pond lake (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Blabon Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Fellows Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sugar Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir located?
Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 36.1 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.1 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1773732 on the Farmington Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other reservoirs are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 16 other reservoirs in Franklin County, Maine.