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Clay Brook — Streams 30.3 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Livermore Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 564060
30.3 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Livermore Falls topographic quadrangle, Clay Brook is a stream recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Livermore Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Clay Brook in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 564060). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Clay Brook sits at 44.46173° N, 70.17978° W (DMS 44°27′42″ N, 70°10′47″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.48972° N, 70.13750° W (DMS 44°29′23″ N, 70°08′15″ 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 Clay Brook itself. The ones closest to Clay Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redwater Brook | Livermore Falls | 0.9 mi |
| Fish Meadow Brook | Livermore Falls | 2.7 mi |
| Billington Brook | Livermore Falls | 4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Livermore Falls | 4 mi |
| Fuller Brook | Canton | 4.2 mi |
| Hunton Brook | Livermore Falls | 4.7 mi |
| Beals Brook | Livermore Falls | 5.6 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Canton | 5.8 mi |
| Scott Brook | Livermore Falls | 6.1 mi |
| Ford Brook | Livermore Falls | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Livermore Falls Quadrangle
The Livermore Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Clay Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Redwater Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Treat Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Philbrick Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Moose Hill Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Ford Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Warren Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Fish Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.3 miles east (bearing E) of Clay Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 52 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 (44.462°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Clay Brook track the nearby Androscoggin River Reservoir (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Clay Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Redwater Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Treat Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Philbrick Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Clay Brook located?
Clay Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 30.3 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Livermore Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Clay Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.3 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Clay Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Clay Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564060 on the Livermore Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Clay 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: Q34704162.