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Abbott Brook — Streams 16.5 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Andover Quadrangle · GNIS 561048
16.5 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Andover topographic quadrangle, Abbott Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “stream in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Abbott Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561048). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/02/2019.
Coordinates & physical setting
Abbott Brook sits at 44.64332° N, 70.76249° W (DMS 44°38′36″ N, 70°45′45″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.66495° N, 70.83167° W (DMS 44°39′54″ N, 70°49′54″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 296 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Abbott Brook itself. The ones closest to Abbott Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Brook | Andover | 0.7 mi |
| Bog Brook | Ellis Pond | 0.9 mi |
| Stony Brook | Andover | 1.5 mi |
| West Branch Ellis River | East Andover | 2.3 mi |
| Moody Brook | Andover | 2.6 mi |
| Black Brook | Ellis Pond | 2.6 mi |
| Lone Brook | East Andover | 2.8 mi |
| Horseshoe Brook | Ellis Pond | 2.9 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Ellis Pond | 3.6 mi |
| Burroughs Brook | Andover | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Andover Quadrangle
The Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Abbott Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Farrington Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Moody Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Gregg Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Burroughs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Wyman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Frye Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.6 mi |
| The Cataracts | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| Sawyer Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 16.5 miles north (bearing N) of Abbott Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 28 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.643°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Abbott Brook track the nearby Sawyer Brook stream (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Abbott Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Farrington Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Santiago Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Abbott Brook located?
Abbott Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 16.5 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Andover topographic quadrangle.
How far is Abbott Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 28 minutes, 16.5 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Abbott Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Abbott Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561048 on the Andover quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Abbott Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 295 other streams in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34630470.