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Highland Spring — Springs 36.5 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lewiston Quadrangle · GNIS 568041
One of only 11 springs catalogued within the 80 km reach of Chapman Inn, Highland Spring lies on the USGS Lewiston quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine — 36.5 miles east-southeast of the Inn.
Wikidata short description: “spring in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lewiston 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Highland Spring in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a spring in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568041). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Highland Spring sits at 44.10952° N, 70.17672° W (DMS 44°06′34″ N, 70°10′36″ W).
Features on the USGS Lewiston Quadrangle
The Lewiston 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Highland Spring. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorncrag Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Montello Heights Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Garcelon Bog | Swamps | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lake Andrews | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Jepson Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mount David | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Apple Sass Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Boxer Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| No Name Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Fox Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Among the 11 springs catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Highland Spring ranks #9 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 18%).
- This is one of only 11 springs catalogued within Chapman Inn’s 80 km reach — a rare classification in the local landscape.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.5 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Highland Spring. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 63 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.110°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Highland Spring track the nearby Thorncrag Hill summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Highland Spring
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorncrag Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Montello Heights Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Garcelon Bog | Swamps | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lake Andrews | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Stetson Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Highland Spring located?
Highland Spring is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 36.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lewiston topographic quadrangle.
How far is Highland Spring from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.5 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Highland Spring?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Highland Spring as a spring, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568041 on the Lewiston quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Highland Spring?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How rare is springs as a classification near Chapman Inn?
Only 11 springs are catalogued within the 80 km radius of the Inn — a comparatively rare classification.
Wikidata: Q35464280.