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Moody Brook — Streams 40.9 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lewiston Quadrangle · GNIS 571539
40.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lewiston topographic quadrangle, Moody Brook is a stream recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lewiston 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Moody Brook in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571539). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moody Brook sits at 44.02119° N, 70.15922° W (DMS 44°01′16″ N, 70°09′33″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.05000° N, 70.14806° W (DMS 44°03′00″ N, 70°08′53″ 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 Moody Brook itself. The ones closest to Moody Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| House Brook | Lewiston | 0.7 mi |
| Soper Mill Brook | Lewiston | 1.7 mi |
| Gerrish Brook | North Pownal | 2.7 mi |
| No Name Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 2.8 mi |
| Dyer Brook | Lisbon Falls South | 3 mi |
| Barker Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 3.1 mi |
| Hart Brook | Lewiston | 3.4 mi |
| Sabattus River | Lisbon Falls North | 3.6 mi |
| Libby Brook | North Pownal | 4.6 mi |
| Alder Brook | North Pownal | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Lewiston Quadrangle
The Lewiston 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Moody Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Soper Mill Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hart Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Robinson Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Apple Sass Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 5.3 mi |
| Garcelon Bog | Swamps | Androscoggin County, ME | 5.3 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 5.5 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 5.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 40.9 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Moody Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 70 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 (44.021°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Moody Brook track the nearby House Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moody Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Soper Mill Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Whites Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Gerrish Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| No Name Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moody Brook located?
Moody Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 40.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lewiston topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moody Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.9 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Moody Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Moody Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571539 on the Lewiston quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Moody 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.