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Taylor Brook — Reservoirs 34.7 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Minot Quadrangle · GNIS 1774295
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, on the USGS Minot quadrangle, the reservoir known as Taylor Brook sits 34.7 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “dam in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Taylor Brook as a reservoir on the Minot topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 1774295. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Taylor Brook sits at 44.08352° N, 70.25078° W (DMS 44°05′01″ N, 70°15′03″ W).
Other reservoirs in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 23 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Taylor Brook itself. The ones closest to Taylor Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barker Mill Dam Pond | Lewiston | 0.9 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lewiston | 1.9 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lewiston | 1.9 mi |
| Montello Heights Reservoir | Lewiston | 4.1 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Minot | 4.2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lake Auburn East | 4.3 mi |
| Lake Auburn | Lake Auburn East | 4.5 mi |
| The Basin | Lake Auburn West | 4.5 mi |
| Gulf Island Pond | Lake Auburn East | 6.3 mi |
| Lower Range Pond | Minot | 6.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Minot Quadrangle
The Minot 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Taylor Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pride Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Apatite | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Hodgkins Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Butler Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Morgan Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 34.7 miles (southeast) and you reach Taylor Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 59 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.084°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Taylor Brook track the nearby Pride Hill summit (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Taylor Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pride Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Barker Mill Dam Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Laurel Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Taylor Brook located?
Taylor Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 34.7 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Minot topographic quadrangle.
How far is Taylor Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.7 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Taylor Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Taylor Brook as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1774295 on the Minot quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Taylor Brook?
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.
Wikidata: Q33133151.