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Moose Brook — Streams 36.9 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Minot Quadrangle · GNIS 571575
36.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Minot topographic quadrangle, Moose Brook is a stream recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Minot 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Moose Brook in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571575). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Moose Brook sits at 44.01507° N, 70.27950° W (DMS 44°00′54″ N, 70°16′46″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.04250° N, 70.29722° W (DMS 44°02′33″ N, 70°17′50″ 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 Moose Brook itself. The ones closest to Moose Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Davis Brook | Minot | 3.6 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Lewiston | 4.9 mi |
| Soper Mill Brook | Lewiston | 4.9 mi |
| Hart Brook | Lewiston | 5.1 mi |
| May Brook | Mechanic Falls | 5.5 mi |
| House Brook | Lewiston | 5.5 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Minot | 5.6 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River | Lewiston | 5.8 mi |
| Moody Brook | Lewiston | 6 mi |
| Morgan Brook | Minot | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Minot Quadrangle
The Minot 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 25 catalogued natural features alongside Moose Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Christian Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Grandview Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Worthley Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Ricker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Shaker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Pride Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.6 mi |
| Lower Range Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.9 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Moose Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 63 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 (44.015°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Moose Brook track the nearby Foster Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Moose Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Peacock Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Christian Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Grandview Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
| Royal River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moose Brook located?
Moose Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 36.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Minot topographic quadrangle.
How far is Moose Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.9 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Moose Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Moose Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571575 on the Minot quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Moose 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.