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Waterhouse Brook — Streams 28.6 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 574036
Catalogued on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Waterhouse Brook — a stream — lies 28.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574036, Waterhouse 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
Waterhouse Brook sits at 44.10535° N, 70.39089° W (DMS 44°06′19″ N, 70°23′27″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.06222° N, 70.38972° W (DMS 44°03′44″ N, 70°23′23″ 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 Waterhouse Brook itself. The ones closest to Waterhouse Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bog Brook | Minot | 1 mi |
| Cool Brook | Minot | 1.3 mi |
| Cousins Brook | Mechanic Falls | 1.5 mi |
| Gardner Brook | Oxford | 2.3 mi |
| Indian Brook | Minot | 2.8 mi |
| Morgan Brook | Minot | 2.9 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Minot | 3.2 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Mechanic Falls | 4.2 mi |
| Hodgkins Brook | Minot | 5.2 mi |
| Davis Brook | Minot | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Waterhouse Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Cousins Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Raspberry Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Pigeon Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Green Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Tiger Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Hogan Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1977 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 49-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Waterhouse Brook — 28.6 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 (44.105°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Waterhouse Brook track the nearby Little Androscoggin River Reservoir (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Waterhouse Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cool Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Cousins Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Hunger | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Waterhouse Brook located?
Waterhouse Brook is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 28.6 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Waterhouse Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.6 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Waterhouse Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Waterhouse Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574036 on the Mechanic Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Waterhouse 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: Q34841667.