Pinkham Brook — Streams 47.5 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lisbon Falls South Quadrangle · GNIS 573426
47.5 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lisbon Falls South topographic quadrangle, Pinkham 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 South 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Pinkham Brook in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 573426). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Pinkham Brook sits at 43.97869° N, 70.03783° W (DMS 43°58′43″ N, 70°02′16″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.94861° N, 70.06944° W (DMS 43°56′55″ N, 70°04′10″ 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 Pinkham Brook itself. The ones closest to Pinkham Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little River | Lisbon Falls South | 1.1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Lisbon Falls South | 1.2 mi |
| Dearing Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 2.7 mi |
| Sabattus River | Lisbon Falls North | 3.3 mi |
| Dyer Brook | Lisbon Falls South | 4.4 mi |
| Fisher Stream | Lisbon Falls North | 4.5 mi |
| Barker Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 4.6 mi |
| Gerrish Brook | North Pownal | 4.9 mi |
| No Name Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 6 mi |
| Moody Brook | Lewiston | 6.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Lisbon Falls South Quadrangle
The Lisbon Falls South 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 11 catalogued natural features alongside Pinkham Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Simpson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Cox Pinnacle | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Dyer Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Bald Rock | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Wardtown | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 5 mi |
| Florida Lake | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 5.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 47.5 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Pinkham Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 81 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 (43.979°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Pinkham Brook track the nearby Little River stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Pinkham Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Sagadahoc County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Simpson Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pinkham Brook located?
Pinkham Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 47.5 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lisbon Falls South topographic quadrangle.
How far is Pinkham Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.5 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Pinkham Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Pinkham Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573426 on the Lisbon Falls South quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Pinkham 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.