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Allen Brook — Streams 25.0 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle · GNIS 561177
25.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle, Allen Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lake Auburn West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Allen Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561177). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Allen Brook sits at 44.23063° N, 70.34506° W (DMS 44°13′50″ N, 70°20′42″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.20444° N, 70.32639° W (DMS 44°12′16″ N, 70°19′35″ 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 Allen Brook itself. The ones closest to Allen Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bicknell Brook | Lake Auburn West | 0.8 mi |
| Cobb Brook | Oxford | 1.7 mi |
| Bog Brook | Buckfield | 2.6 mi |
| West Branch Nezinscot River | Buckfield | 4 mi |
| East Branch Nezinscot River | Buckfield | 4 mi |
| Swan Pond Brook | Buckfield | 4.3 mi |
| Drew Brook | Buckfield | 5 mi |
| Dunham Brook | Oxford | 5 mi |
| Middle Branch Bog Brook | Oxford | 5.1 mi |
| Basin Falls Brook | West Sumner | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Allen Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicknell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Brighton Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Whitman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Snell Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Gauthier Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Hersey Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Little Wilson Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Woodward Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 25.0 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Allen Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 43 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 (44.231°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Allen Brook track the nearby Bicknell Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Allen Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicknell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Brighton Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Whitman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Cobb Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Allen Brook located?
Allen Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 25.0 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Allen Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 25.0 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Allen Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Allen Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561177 on the Lake Auburn West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Allen 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.