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Little Androscoggin River — Streams 35.5 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lewiston Quadrangle · GNIS 569659
Catalogued on the USGS Lewiston quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Little Androscoggin River — a stream — lies 35.5 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569659, Little Androscoggin River is recorded as a stream on the USGS Lewiston quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Androscoggin River sits at 44.08896° N, 70.22255° W (DMS 44°05′20″ N, 70°13′21″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.36451° N, 70.63812° W (DMS 44°21′52″ N, 70°38′17″ 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 Little Androscoggin River itself. The ones closest to Little Androscoggin River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Brook | Lewiston | 1 mi |
| Jepson Brook | Lewiston | 1.8 mi |
| Hart Brook | Lewiston | 2.2 mi |
| Stetson Brook | Lake Auburn East | 2.8 mi |
| Hodgkins Brook | Minot | 3.4 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Minot | 3.6 mi |
| Davis Brook | Minot | 3.9 mi |
| Soper Mill Brook | Lewiston | 4.1 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Minot | 5.4 mi |
| Indian Brook | Minot | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Lewiston Quadrangle
The Lewiston 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Little Androscoggin River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Barker Mill Dam Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Fox Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Mount David | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Apple Sass Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Historical record
The Little Androscoggin River is a 51.4-mile-long (82.7 km) river in Maine. It flows from Bryant Pond in Woodstock to its confluence with the Androscoggin River in Auburn. The Androscoggin flows into Merrymeeting Bay in the Kennebec River estuary. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 61-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Little Androscoggin River — 35.5 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 (44.089°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Androscoggin River track the nearby Laurel Hill summit (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Androscoggin River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Barker Mill Dam Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Fox Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Androscoggin River located?
Little Androscoggin River is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 35.5 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lewiston topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Androscoggin River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.5 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Androscoggin River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Androscoggin River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569659 on the Lewiston quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Androscoggin River?
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: Q6648881.