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Hodgkins Brook — Streams 32.3 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Minot Quadrangle · GNIS 568145
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, on the USGS Minot quadrangle, the stream known as Hodgkins Brook sits 32.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Hodgkins Brook as a stream on the Minot topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 568145. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/02/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hodgkins Brook sits at 44.10597° N, 70.28675° W (DMS 44°06′21″ N, 70°17′12″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.12546° N, 70.29746° W (DMS 44°07′32″ N, 70°17′51″ 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 Hodgkins Brook itself. The ones closest to Hodgkins Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lapham Brook | Minot | 1.2 mi |
| Indian Brook | Minot | 2.4 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Minot | 2.6 mi |
| Morgan Brook | Minot | 2.6 mi |
| Davis Brook | Minot | 2.8 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Lewiston | 3.2 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River | Lewiston | 3.4 mi |
| Cool Brook | Minot | 3.9 mi |
| Jepson Brook | Lewiston | 4 mi |
| Bog Brook | Minot | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Minot Quadrangle
The Minot 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Hodgkins Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Apatite | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Butler Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Hodge Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Indian Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Morgan Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Pride Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 32.3 miles (southeast) and you reach Hodgkins Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 55 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.106°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hodgkins Brook track the nearby Taylor Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hodgkins Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Apatite | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Butler Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hodgkins Brook located?
Hodgkins Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 32.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Minot topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hodgkins Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 32.3 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hodgkins Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hodgkins Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568145 on the Minot quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hodgkins 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: Q34783787.