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Curtis Brook — Streams 41.0 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lisbon Falls North Quadrangle · GNIS 564679
Catalogued on the USGS Lisbon Falls North quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Curtis Brook — a stream — lies 41.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564679, Curtis Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Lisbon Falls North quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Curtis Brook sits at 44.10924° N, 70.07089° W (DMS 44°06′33″ N, 70°04′15″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.11194° N, 70.04667° W (DMS 44°06′43″ N, 70°02′48″ 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 Curtis Brook itself. The ones closest to Curtis Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 1.9 mi |
| Dead River | Monmouth | 4.4 mi |
| No Name Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 4.9 mi |
| Fisher Stream | Lisbon Falls North | 5 mi |
| Hooper Brook | Monmouth | 5.1 mi |
| Barker Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 5.6 mi |
| Stetson Brook | Lake Auburn East | 6.3 mi |
| Dearing Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 6.6 mi |
| Jepson Brook | Lewiston | 6.7 mi |
| Sabattus River | Lisbon Falls North | 6.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Lisbon Falls North Quadrangle
The Lisbon Falls North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Curtis Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Loon Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Curtis Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sutherland Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Agri Bog | Swamps | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Maxwell Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Sabattus Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Whitten Hill | Summits | Sagadahoc County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Kettlebottom | Basins | Sagadahoc County, ME | 4.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 70-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Curtis Brook — 41.0 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
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 41.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Curtis Brook track the nearby Round Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Curtis Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Loon Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Curtis Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sutherland Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Curtis Brook located?
Curtis Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 41.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lisbon Falls North topographic quadrangle.
How far is Curtis Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 41.0 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Curtis Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Curtis Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564679 on the Lisbon Falls North quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Curtis 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.