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Aldrich Brook — Streams 43.8 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bosebuck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 561157
Catalogued on the USGS Bosebuck Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Aldrich Brook — a stream — lies 43.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561157, Aldrich Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Bosebuck Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Aldrich Brook sits at 45.02061° N, 71.00424° W (DMS 45°01′14″ N, 71°00′15″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.01644° N, 70.94340° W (DMS 45°00′59″ N, 70°56′36″ 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 Aldrich Brook itself. The ones closest to Aldrich Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Hammond Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 1.5 mi |
| Cold Brook | Wilsons Mills | 1.8 mi |
| Bog Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3 mi |
| Barney Brook | Richardson Pond | 3.6 mi |
| North Fork Big Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 4.2 mi |
| Hurricane Brook | Lincoln Pond | 4.3 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Richardson Pond | 4.4 mi |
| Hammel Brook | Lincoln Pond | 4.5 mi |
| Sanderson Brook | Wilsons Mills | 5 mi |
| Twin Brook | Lincoln Pond | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Bosebuck Mountain Quadrangle
The Bosebuck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 10 catalogued natural features alongside Aldrich Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hammond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| North Hammond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Parker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Big Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| North Fork Big Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Garfield Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 5.4 mi |
| Boardpile Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 6.5 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 6.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 75-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Aldrich Brook — 43.8 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. Being this far north (lat 45.021°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 43.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Aldrich Brook track the nearby South Hammond Brook stream (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Aldrich Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hammond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| North Hammond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Parker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Aldrich Brook located?
Aldrich Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 43.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bosebuck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Aldrich Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.8 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Aldrich Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Aldrich Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561157 on the Bosebuck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Aldrich 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: Q34640349.