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Maxwell Brook — Streams 40.5 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lisbon Falls North Quadrangle · GNIS 570924
40.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lisbon Falls North topographic quadrangle, Maxwell Brook is a stream recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lisbon Falls North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Maxwell Brook in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 570924). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Maxwell Brook sits at 44.09007° N, 70.09894° W (DMS 44°05′24″ N, 70°05′56″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.12785° N, 70.05644° W (DMS 44°07′40″ N, 70°03′23″ 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 Maxwell Brook itself. The ones closest to Maxwell Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curtis Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 1.9 mi |
| No Name Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 3.1 mi |
| Barker Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 4.2 mi |
| Fisher Stream | Lisbon Falls North | 4.8 mi |
| Stetson Brook | Lake Auburn East | 5.3 mi |
| Hart Brook | Lewiston | 5.4 mi |
| Sabattus River | Lisbon Falls North | 5.5 mi |
| Jepson Brook | Lewiston | 5.6 mi |
| Moody Brook | Lewiston | 5.6 mi |
| Dead River | Monmouth | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Lisbon Falls North Quadrangle
The Lisbon Falls North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Maxwell Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutherland Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Curtis Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Sabattus Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Loon Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Curtis Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| No Name Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Agri Bog | Swamps | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Whites Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 40.5 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Maxwell Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 69 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 (44.090°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Maxwell Brook track the nearby Sutherland Pond lake (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Maxwell Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutherland Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Curtis Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Robinson Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Sabattus Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Maxwell Brook located?
Maxwell Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 40.5 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lisbon Falls North topographic quadrangle.
How far is Maxwell Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 69 minutes, 40.5 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Maxwell Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Maxwell Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570924 on the Lisbon Falls North quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Maxwell 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.