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Leavitt Brook — Streams 26.4 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Canton Quadrangle · GNIS 569427
26.4 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle, Leavitt Brook is a stream recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Leavitt Brook in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 569427). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Leavitt Brook sits at 44.39673° N, 70.25395° W (DMS 44°23′48″ N, 70°15′14″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.40583° N, 70.27972° W (DMS 44°24′21″ N, 70°16′47″ 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 Leavitt Brook itself. The ones closest to Leavitt Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Brook | Livermore Falls | 1 mi |
| Beals Brook | Livermore Falls | 1.5 mi |
| Keith Brook | Turner Center | 3.9 mi |
| Fish Meadow Brook | Livermore Falls | 4.4 mi |
| Dead River | Turner Center | 4.8 mi |
| Hunton Brook | Livermore Falls | 5.1 mi |
| Fuller Brook | Canton | 5.2 mi |
| Scott Brook | Livermore Falls | 5.3 mi |
| Clay Brook | Livermore Falls | 5.8 mi |
| House Brook | Turner Center | 6.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Canton Quadrangle
The Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Leavitt Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hamlin Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Nelson Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Shackley Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Thompson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Little Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Doten Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Staples Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Bartlett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 26.4 miles east (bearing E) of Leavitt Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 45 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 (44.397°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Leavitt Brook track the nearby Brettuns Pond reservoir (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Leavitt Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brettuns Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Ford Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Campbell Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hamlin Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Nelson Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Leavitt Brook located?
Leavitt Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 26.4 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Leavitt Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.4 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Leavitt Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Leavitt Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569427 on the Canton quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Leavitt 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.