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Cool Brook — Streams 29.3 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Minot Quadrangle · GNIS 564322
Catalogued on the USGS Minot quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Cool Brook — a stream — lies 29.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564322, Cool Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Minot quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cool Brook sits at 44.10924° N, 70.36533° W (DMS 44°06′33″ N, 70°21′55″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.13618° N, 70.35422° W (DMS 44°08′10″ N, 70°21′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 Cool Brook itself. The ones closest to Cool Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Minot | 0.3 mi |
| Waterhouse Brook | Mechanic Falls | 1.3 mi |
| Indian Brook | Minot | 1.7 mi |
| Morgan Brook | Minot | 1.8 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Minot | 2.3 mi |
| Cousins Brook | Mechanic Falls | 2.3 mi |
| Gardner Brook | Oxford | 2.6 mi |
| Hodgkins Brook | Minot | 3.9 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Minot | 4.4 mi |
| Davis Brook | Minot | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Minot Quadrangle
The Minot 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Cool Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Indian Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hodge Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Morgan Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Harris Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Bailey Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Butler Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Mount Apatite | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 50-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Cool Brook — 29.3 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.109°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cool Brook track the nearby Bog Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cool Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Waterhouse Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Pottle Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Indian Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cool Brook located?
Cool Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 29.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Minot topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cool Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.3 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cool Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cool Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564322 on the Minot quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cool 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: Q34709403.