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Red Brook — Streams 29.4 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Turner Center Quadrangle · GNIS 574080
29.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Turner Center topographic quadrangle, Red Brook is a stream recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Turner Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Red Brook in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574080). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Red Brook sits at 44.27313° N, 70.22311° W (DMS 44°16′23″ N, 70°13′23″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.27361° N, 70.24472° W (DMS 44°16′25″ N, 70°14′41″ 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 Red Brook itself. The ones closest to Red Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Buckfield | 2.1 mi |
| Nezinscot River | Turner Center | 2.3 mi |
| House Brook | Turner Center | 2.6 mi |
| Lively Brook | Buckfield | 2.6 mi |
| Allen Stream | Turner Center | 2.7 mi |
| Martin Stream | Buckfield | 3.4 mi |
| Blanchard Stream | Buckfield | 3.8 mi |
| Bradford Brook | Lake Auburn East | 4.2 mi |
| Keith Brook | Turner Center | 6.9 mi |
| Dead River | Turner Center | 7 mi |
Features on the USGS Turner Center Quadrangle
The Turner Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Red Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nezinscot River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Griswold Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| House Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Allen Stream | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| The Plains | Other Natural Features | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Little Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Sand Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 29.4 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Red Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 50 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 (44.273°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Red Brook track the nearby General Turner Hill summit (1.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Red Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Turner Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Nezinscot River Reservoir (historical) | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Crystal Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Nezinscot River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Red Brook located?
Red Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 29.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Turner Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Red Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.4 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Red Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Red Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574080 on the Turner Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Red 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.