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Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir — Reservoirs 5.9 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 1774062
5.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle, Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir is a reservoir recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 1774062). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir sits at 44.32299° N, 70.82446° W (DMS 44°19′23″ N, 70°49′28″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir itself. The ones closest to Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Lake | East Stoneham | 4.1 mi |
| Keewaydin Lake | East Stoneham | 4.2 mi |
| Cushman Pond | North Waterford | 7.1 mi |
| Twitchell Pond | Greenwood | 7.5 mi |
| Heald Pond | North Waterford | 7.6 mi |
| Alder River South Branch Reservoir | Bryant Pond | 7.9 mi |
| Round Pond | Bryant Pond | 8 mi |
| Hicks Pond | Greenwood | 8.4 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Bryant Pond | 9.3 mi |
| Kezar Lake | Center Lovell | 10.1 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Patte Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Waterfowl Marsh | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Sunken Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Browns Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Broken Bridge Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Crocker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Farwell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Albany Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 5.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 10 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.323°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 5.9-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir track the nearby New England Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Patte Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Waterfowl Marsh | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Sunken Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Browns Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir located?
Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 5.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 10 minutes, 5.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1774062 on the East Stoneham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other reservoirs are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 50 other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine.