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Edwards Brook — Streams 33.0 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Raymond Quadrangle · GNIS 565798
Catalogued on the USGS Raymond quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Edwards Brook — a stream — lies 33.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565798, Edwards Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Raymond quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Edwards Brook sits at 43.98980° N, 70.45950° W (DMS 43°59′23″ N, 70°27′34″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.00924° N, 70.44950° W (DMS 44°00′33″ N, 70°26′58″ 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 Edwards Brook itself. The ones closest to Edwards Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Potash Brook | Mechanic Falls | 3.4 mi |
| May Brook | Mechanic Falls | 3.9 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Mechanic Falls | 4.6 mi |
| Cousins Brook | Mechanic Falls | 7.2 mi |
| Waterhouse Brook | Mechanic Falls | 8.7 mi |
| Moose Brook | Minot | 9.1 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Minot | 9.3 mi |
| Bog Brook | Minot | 9.4 mi |
| Morgan Brook | Minot | 9.4 mi |
| Cool Brook | Minot | 9.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Raymond Quadrangle
The Raymond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 55 catalogued natural features alongside Edwards Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Pismire Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Hog Meadow Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Crescent Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Dumpling Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Raymond Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Coffee Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Nubble Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 57-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Edwards Brook — 33.0 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.990°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Edwards Brook track the nearby Robinson Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Edwards Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Pismire Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Hog Meadow Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Tenny Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Crescent Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Edwards Brook located?
Edwards Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 33.0 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Raymond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Edwards Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.0 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Edwards Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Edwards Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565798 on the Raymond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Edwards 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.