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Taylor Brook — Streams 35.5 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lewiston Quadrangle · GNIS 576676
Catalogued on the USGS Lewiston quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Taylor Brook — a stream — lies 35.5 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576676, Taylor 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
Taylor Brook sits at 44.07785° N, 70.23561° W (DMS 44°04′40″ N, 70°14′08″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.09841° N, 70.26950° W (DMS 44°05′54″ N, 70°16′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 Taylor Brook itself. The ones closest to Taylor Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Androscoggin River | Lewiston | 1 mi |
| Hart Brook | Lewiston | 2.1 mi |
| Jepson Brook | Lewiston | 2.8 mi |
| Davis Brook | Minot | 3 mi |
| Hodgkins Brook | Minot | 3.2 mi |
| Lapham Brook | Minot | 3.7 mi |
| Soper Mill Brook | Lewiston | 3.8 mi |
| Stetson Brook | Lake Auburn East | 3.8 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Minot | 4.8 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 Taylor Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barker Mill Dam Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Laurel Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Fox Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hart Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Apple Sass Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 61-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Taylor Brook — 35.5 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 (44.078°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Taylor Brook track the nearby Barker Mill Dam Pond reservoir (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Taylor Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barker Mill Dam Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pride Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Laurel Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Taylor Brook located?
Taylor Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 35.5 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lewiston topographic quadrangle.
How far is Taylor Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.5 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Taylor Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Taylor Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576676 on the Lewiston quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Taylor 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: Q34948416.