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Beals Brook — Streams 27.8 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Livermore Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 561769
Catalogued on the USGS Livermore Falls quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Beals Brook — a stream — lies 27.8 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561769, Beals Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Livermore Falls quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beals Brook sits at 44.38701° N, 70.22617° W (DMS 44°23′13″ N, 70°13′34″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.35257° N, 70.22895° W (DMS 44°21′09″ N, 70°13′44″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 62 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Beals Brook itself. The ones closest to Beals Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Brook | Livermore Falls | 0.8 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Canton | 1.5 mi |
| Keith Brook | Turner Center | 2.4 mi |
| Dead River | Turner Center | 3.3 mi |
| Fish Meadow Brook | Livermore Falls | 3.6 mi |
| Hunton Brook | Livermore Falls | 3.8 mi |
| Scott Brook | Livermore Falls | 3.8 mi |
| Billington Brook | Livermore Falls | 5.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Livermore Falls | 5.3 mi |
| House Brook | Turner Center | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Livermore Falls Quadrangle
The Livermore Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Beals Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Brettuns Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bartlett Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Hackett Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Richs Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Fish Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Hunton Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 48-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Beals Brook — 27.8 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.387°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Beals Brook track the nearby Ford Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beals Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Brettuns Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bartlett Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Butter Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beals Brook located?
Beals Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 27.8 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Livermore Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beals Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 27.8 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Beals Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Beals Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561769 on the Livermore Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Beals Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 61 other streams in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34654417.