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Indian Brook — Streams 30.9 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Minot Quadrangle · GNIS 568561
Catalogued on the USGS Minot quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Indian Brook — a stream — lies 30.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568561, Indian Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Minot quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Indian Brook sits at 44.09896° N, 70.33450° W (DMS 44°05′56″ N, 70°20′04″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.15424° N, 70.33950° W (DMS 44°09′15″ N, 70°20′22″ 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 Indian Brook itself. The ones closest to Indian Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Brook | Minot | 0.4 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Minot | 0.9 mi |
| Cool Brook | Minot | 1.7 mi |
| Bog Brook | Minot | 2 mi |
| Hodgkins Brook | Minot | 2.4 mi |
| Waterhouse Brook | Mechanic Falls | 2.8 mi |
| Davis Brook | Minot | 3.1 mi |
| Cousins Brook | Mechanic Falls | 3.2 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Minot | 3.2 mi |
| Gardner Brook | Oxford | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Minot Quadrangle
The Minot 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Indian Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hodge Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Butler Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Cool Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Harris Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Apatite | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hodgkins Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 53-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Indian Brook — 30.9 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.099°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Indian Brook track the nearby Morgan Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Indian Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hodge Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Butler Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Indian Brook located?
Indian Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 30.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Minot topographic quadrangle.
How far is Indian Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.9 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Indian Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Indian Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 568561 on the Minot quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Indian 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.