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Lively Brook — Streams 26.9 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Buckfield Quadrangle · GNIS 570127
Catalogued on the USGS Buckfield quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Lively Brook — a stream — lies 26.9 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570127, Lively Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Buckfield quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lively Brook sits at 44.29424° N, 70.26756° W (DMS 44°17′39″ N, 70°16′03″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.31007° N, 70.23117° W (DMS 44°18′36″ N, 70°13′52″ 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 Lively Brook itself. The ones closest to Lively Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blanchard Stream | Buckfield | 1.2 mi |
| House Brook | Turner Center | 1.5 mi |
| Red Brook | Turner Center | 2.6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Buckfield | 3.1 mi |
| Martin Stream | Buckfield | 3.1 mi |
| Nezinscot River | Turner Center | 4.3 mi |
| Allen Stream | Turner Center | 4.8 mi |
| Bradford Brook | Lake Auburn East | 6.3 mi |
| Ford Brook | Livermore Falls | 6.4 mi |
| Keith Brook | Turner Center | 6.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Buckfield Quadrangle
The Buckfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Lively Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Blanchard Stream | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| General Turner Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ricker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Jersey Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Drew Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Teague Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Nezinscot River Reservoir (historical) | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 46-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Lively Brook — 26.9 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.294°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lively Brook track the nearby Crystal Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lively Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Blanchard Stream | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| General Turner Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| House Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lively Brook located?
Lively Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 26.9 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Buckfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lively Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.9 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lively Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lively Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570127 on the Buckfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lively 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.
Wikidata: Q35332464.