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Redwater Brook — Streams 30.9 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Livermore Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 574114
Catalogued on the USGS Livermore Falls quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Redwater Brook — a stream — lies 30.9 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574114, Redwater Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Livermore Falls quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Redwater Brook sits at 44.47256° N, 70.16978° W (DMS 44°28′21″ N, 70°10′11″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.46417° N, 70.13500° W (DMS 44°27′51″ N, 70°08′06″ 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 Redwater Brook itself. The ones closest to Redwater Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clay Brook | Livermore Falls | 0.9 mi |
| Fish Meadow Brook | Livermore Falls | 3.4 mi |
| Billington Brook | Livermore Falls | 4.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Livermore Falls | 4.3 mi |
| Fuller Brook | Canton | 4.6 mi |
| Hunton Brook | Livermore Falls | 5.3 mi |
| Beals Brook | Livermore Falls | 6.5 mi |
| Leavitt Brook | Canton | 6.7 mi |
| Scott Brook | Livermore Falls | 6.7 mi |
| Ford Brook | Livermore Falls | 7 mi |
Features on the USGS Livermore Falls Quadrangle
The Livermore Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Redwater Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Treat Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Warren Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Moose Hill Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Moose Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Little Moose Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Philbrick Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Ford Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 53-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Redwater Brook — 30.9 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.473°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Redwater Brook track the nearby Clay Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Redwater Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Treat Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Warren Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Redwater Brook located?
Redwater Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 30.9 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Livermore Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Redwater Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.9 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Redwater Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Redwater Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574114 on the Livermore Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Redwater 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.