House Brook — Streams 40.9 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lewiston Quadrangle · GNIS 568356
40.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lewiston topographic quadrangle, House Brook is a stream recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lewiston 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places House Brook in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 568356). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
House Brook sits at 44.01396° N, 70.16811° W (DMS 44°00′50″ N, 70°10′05″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.99730° N, 70.18561° W (DMS 43°59′50″ N, 70°11′08″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Moody Brook | Lewiston | 0.7 mi |
| Soper Mill Brook | Lewiston | 1.8 mi |
| Gerrish Brook | North Pownal | 2.5 mi |
| Dyer Brook | Lisbon Falls South | 2.9 mi |
| No Name Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 3.5 mi |
| Hart Brook | Lewiston | 3.6 mi |
| Barker Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 3.7 mi |
| Sabattus River | Lisbon Falls North | 4 mi |
| Libby Brook | North Pownal | 4 mi |
| Alder Brook | North Pownal | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Lewiston Quadrangle
The Lewiston 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside House Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moody Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Soper Mill Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hart Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Robinson Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Apple Sass Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 5 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 5.5 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 5.5 mi |
| Garcelon Bog | Swamps | Androscoggin County, ME | 5.8 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 5.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 40.9 miles southeast (bearing SE) of House Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 70 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 (44.014°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at House Brook track the nearby Moody Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to House Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moody Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Soper Mill Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bowie Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Gerrish Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is House Brook located?
House Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 40.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lewiston topographic quadrangle.
How far is House Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.9 miles southeast (bearing SE) 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 568356 on the Lewiston 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.