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Potash Brook — Streams 30.2 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 573706
Catalogued on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Potash Brook — a stream — lies 30.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573706, Potash Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Potash Brook sits at 44.03952° N, 70.45478° W (DMS 44°02′22″ N, 70°27′17″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.02083° N, 70.44250° W (DMS 44°01′15″ N, 70°26′33″ 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 Potash Brook itself. The ones closest to Potash Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Mechanic Falls | 1.3 mi |
| Edwards Brook | Raymond | 3.4 mi |
| May Brook | Mechanic Falls | 3.7 mi |
| Cousins Brook | Mechanic Falls | 4.2 mi |
| Waterhouse Brook | Mechanic Falls | 5.5 mi |
| Bog Brook | Minot | 6.4 mi |
| Cool Brook | Minot | 6.6 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Minot | 7 mi |
| Morgan Brook | Minot | 7 mi |
| Indian Brook | Minot | 7.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Potash Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megquier Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Potash Cove | Bays | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Abrams Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Turtle Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Tripp Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Parsons Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Squirrel Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Johnson Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 52-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Potash Brook — 30.2 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.040°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Potash Brook track the nearby Megquier Hill summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Potash Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megquier Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Potash Cove | Bays | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Abrams Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Turtle Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Potash Brook located?
Potash Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 30.2 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Potash Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.2 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Potash Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Potash Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 573706 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Potash 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.
Wikidata: Q35270506.