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Hart Brook — Streams 37.6 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lewiston Quadrangle · GNIS 567699
37.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lewiston topographic quadrangle, Hart 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 of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lewiston 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hart Brook in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 567699). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hart Brook sits at 44.06146° N, 70.20005° W (DMS 44°03′41″ N, 70°12′00″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.08222° N, 70.17472° W (DMS 44°04′56″ N, 70°10′29″ 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 Hart Brook itself. The ones closest to Hart Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Soper Mill Brook | Lewiston | 1.9 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Lewiston | 2.1 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River | Lewiston | 2.2 mi |
| Moody Brook | Lewiston | 3.4 mi |
| Jepson Brook | Lewiston | 3.6 mi |
| House Brook | Lewiston | 3.6 mi |
| Stetson Brook | Lake Auburn East | 4.4 mi |
| No Name Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 4.4 mi |
| Davis Brook | Minot | 4.7 mi |
| Moose Brook | Minot | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Lewiston Quadrangle
The Lewiston 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Hart Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Sass Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Soper Mill Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Laurel Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Barker Mill Dam Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Garcelon Bog | Swamps | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Fox Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.6 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Hart Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 64 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 (44.061°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hart Brook track the nearby Apple Sass Hill summit (1.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hart Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Sass Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Soper Mill Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hart Brook located?
Hart Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 37.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lewiston topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hart Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 64 minutes, 37.6 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hart Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hart Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567699 on the Lewiston quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hart 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: Q34776768.