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House Brook — Streams 27.7 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Turner Center Quadrangle · GNIS 568355
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, on the USGS Turner Center quadrangle, the stream known as House Brook sits 27.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists House Brook as a stream on the Turner Center topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 568355. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
House Brook sits at 44.30785° N, 70.24395° W (DMS 44°18′28″ N, 70°14′38″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.32861° N, 70.23222° W (DMS 44°19′43″ N, 70°13′56″ 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 House Brook itself. The ones closest to House Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lively Brook | Buckfield | 1.5 mi |
| Blanchard Stream | Buckfield | 2.3 mi |
| Red Brook | Turner Center | 2.6 mi |
| Nezinscot River | Turner Center | 3.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Buckfield | 3.9 mi |
| Allen Stream | Turner Center | 4 mi |
| Martin Stream | Buckfield | 4.4 mi |
| Keith Brook | Turner Center | 5.2 mi |
| Ford Brook | Livermore Falls | 5.3 mi |
| Dead River | Turner Center | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Turner Center Quadrangle
The Turner Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside House Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plains | Other Natural Features | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Torry Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Little Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Sand Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Nezinscot River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Butter Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 27.7 miles (east-southeast) and you reach House Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 48 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.308°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at House Brook track the nearby The Plains natural feature (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to House Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plains | Other Natural Features | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lively Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Crystal Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is House Brook located?
House Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 27.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Turner Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is House Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 27.7 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is House Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies House Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568355 on the Turner Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit House 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.