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Alder Brook — Streams 19.2 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 580912
Catalogued on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Alder Brook — a stream — lies 19.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580912, Alder Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Alder Brook sits at 44.13562° N, 70.88173° W (DMS 44°08′08″ N, 70°52′54″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.17611° N, 70.89000° W (DMS 44°10′34″ N, 70°53′24″ 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 Alder Brook itself. The ones closest to Alder Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Popple Hill Brook | Fryeburg | 1.7 mi |
| Cold Brook | North Waterford | 2 mi |
| Prays Brook | Fryeburg | 2.5 mi |
| Keyes Brook | North Waterford | 2.6 mi |
| Long Meadow Brook | Center Lovell | 3 mi |
| Kezar Outlet | Center Lovell | 3.3 mi |
| Charles River | Center Lovell | 3.3 mi |
| Kezar River | Fryeburg | 3.3 mi |
| Patterson Brook | North Waterford | 3.6 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Center Lovell | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Alder Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Shave Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hatch Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| The Narrows | Other Natural Features | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Lower Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Fryeburg Harbor | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Pigeon Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Ladies Delight Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Long Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 33-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Alder Brook — 19.2 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.136°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Alder Brook track the nearby Lily Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Alder Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Christian Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Foster Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Popple Hill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Alder Brook located?
Alder Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.2 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Alder Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 33 minutes, 19.2 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Alder Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Alder Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580912 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Alder 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: Q34640102.