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Nezinscot River — Streams 31.1 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Turner Center Quadrangle · GNIS 582267
31.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Turner Center topographic quadrangle, Nezinscot River is a stream recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Turner Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Nezinscot River in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 582267). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Nezinscot River sits at 44.28840° N, 70.18089° W (DMS 44°17′18″ N, 70°10′51″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.28757° N, 70.35395° W (DMS 44°17′15″ N, 70°21′14″ 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 Nezinscot River itself. The ones closest to Nezinscot River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Stream | Turner Center | 0.6 mi |
| Red Brook | Turner Center | 2.3 mi |
| House Brook | Turner Center | 3.4 mi |
| Lively Brook | Buckfield | 4.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Buckfield | 4.3 mi |
| Bradford Brook | Lake Auburn East | 5.3 mi |
| Dead River | Turner Center | 5.4 mi |
| Blanchard Stream | Buckfield | 5.5 mi |
| Keith Brook | Turner Center | 5.6 mi |
| Martin Stream | Buckfield | 5.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Turner Center Quadrangle
The Turner Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Nezinscot River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Stream | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Griswold Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Sand Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Little Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Monument Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1908 for this name.
The Nezinscot River is a 15-mile-long (24 km) river in Maine, traversing the counties of Oxford and Androscoggin. It runs east from the confluence of its East Branch and West Branch in Buckfield to its mouth on the Androscoggin River in Turner. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 31.1 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Nezinscot River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 53 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 (44.288°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Nezinscot River track the nearby Allen Stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Nezinscot River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Stream | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Griswold Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Sand Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Little Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nezinscot River located?
Nezinscot River is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 31.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Turner Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Nezinscot River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 31.1 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Nezinscot River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Nezinscot River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 582267 on the Turner Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Nezinscot River?
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: Q7021625.