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Soper Mill Brook — Streams 39.3 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lewiston Quadrangle · GNIS 575731
Catalogued on the USGS Lewiston quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Soper Mill Brook — a stream — lies 39.3 miles 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 575731, Soper Mill Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Lewiston quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Soper Mill Brook sits at 44.03591° N, 70.18589° W (DMS 44°02′09″ N, 70°11′09″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.02028° N, 70.23889° W (DMS 44°01′13″ N, 70°14′20″ 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 Soper Mill Brook itself. The ones closest to Soper Mill Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moody Brook | Lewiston | 1.7 mi |
| House Brook | Lewiston | 1.8 mi |
| Hart Brook | Lewiston | 1.9 mi |
| No Name Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 3.6 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Lewiston | 3.8 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River | Lewiston | 4.1 mi |
| Gerrish Brook | North Pownal | 4.2 mi |
| Barker Brook | Lisbon Falls North | 4.4 mi |
| Dyer Brook | Lisbon Falls South | 4.6 mi |
| Moose Brook | Minot | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Lewiston Quadrangle
The Lewiston 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Soper Mill Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moody Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| House Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hart Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Apple Sass Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Robinson Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Garcelon Bog | Swamps | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 67-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Soper Mill Brook — 39.3 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.036°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Soper Mill Brook track the nearby Moody Brook stream (1.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Soper Mill Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moody Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| House Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hart Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Apple Sass Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Soper Mill Brook located?
Soper Mill Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 39.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lewiston topographic quadrangle.
How far is Soper Mill Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 67 minutes, 39.3 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Soper Mill Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Soper Mill Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575731 on the Lewiston quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Soper Mill 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: Q35297731.