Little River — Streams 46.4 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lisbon Falls South Quadrangle · GNIS 570013
Catalogued on the USGS Lisbon Falls South quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Little River — a stream — lies 46.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “tributary of the Androscoggin River, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570013, Little River is recorded as a stream on the USGS Lisbon Falls South quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little River sits at 43.99174° N, 70.05144° W (DMS 43°59′30″ N, 70°03′05″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.04341° N, 70.02783° W (DMS 44°02′36″ N, 70°01′40″ 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 River itself. The ones closest to Little River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Lisbon Falls South | 0.1 mi |
| Pinkham Brook | Lisbon Falls South | 1.1 mi |
| Dearing Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 1.9 mi |
| Sabattus River | Lisbon Falls North | 2.2 mi |
| Barker Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 3.5 mi |
| Dyer Brook | Lisbon Falls South | 3.7 mi |
| Fisher Stream | Lisbon Falls North | 3.8 mi |
| Gerrish Brook | North Pownal | 4.2 mi |
| No Name Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 4.9 mi |
| Moody Brook | Lewiston | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Lisbon Falls South Quadrangle
The Lisbon Falls South 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 11 catalogued natural features alongside Little River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pinkham Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Sagadahoc County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Simpson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Cox Pinnacle | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Dyer Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Bald Rock | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 5.2 mi |
| Wardtown | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 5.5 mi |
| Florida Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 6.3 mi |
Historical record
The Little River is a 7.3-mile-long (11.7 km) tributary of the Androscoggin River in the U.S. state of Maine. It forms the boundary between Sagadahoc and Androscoggin counties. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 79-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Little River — 46.4 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 (43.992°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little River track the nearby Meadow Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pinkham Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Dearing Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Sabattus River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little River located?
Little River is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 46.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lisbon Falls South topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.4 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570013 on the Lisbon Falls South quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little 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: Q6651580.