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Meadow Brook — Streams 29.7 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 571044
29.7 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle, Meadow Brook is a stream recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Meadow Brook in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571044). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Meadow Brook sits at 44.05507° N, 70.43950° W (DMS 44°03′18″ N, 70°26′22″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.06694° N, 70.44694° W (DMS 44°04′01″ N, 70°26′49″ 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 Meadow Brook itself. The ones closest to Meadow Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Potash Brook | Mechanic Falls | 1.3 mi |
| Cousins Brook | Mechanic Falls | 2.9 mi |
| May Brook | Mechanic Falls | 3.7 mi |
| Waterhouse Brook | Mechanic Falls | 4.2 mi |
| Edwards Brook | Raymond | 4.6 mi |
| Bog Brook | Minot | 5.1 mi |
| Cool Brook | Minot | 5.2 mi |
| Morgan Brook | Minot | 5.8 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Minot | 5.8 mi |
| Indian Brook | Minot | 6 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Meadow Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tripp Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Megquier Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Potash Cove | Bays | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Potash Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Abrams Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| White Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Black Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Megquier Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 29.7 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Meadow Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 51 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 (44.055°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Meadow Brook track the nearby Tripp Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Meadow Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tripp Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Megquier Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Potash Cove | Bays | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Potash Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Meadow Brook located?
Meadow Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 29.7 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Meadow Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 29.7 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Meadow Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Meadow Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571044 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Meadow 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.