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Andrews Brook — Streams 12.8 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Paris Quadrangle · GNIS 561256
Catalogued on the USGS West Paris quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Andrews Brook — a stream — lies 12.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561256, Andrews Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS West Paris quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Andrews Brook sits at 44.32340° N, 70.55562° W (DMS 44°19′24″ N, 70°33′20″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.39396° N, 70.58284° W (DMS 44°23′38″ N, 70°34′58″ 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 Andrews Brook itself. The ones closest to Andrews Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moose Pond Brook | West Paris | 1 mi |
| Bog Brook | West Paris | 2.2 mi |
| Twitchell Brook | West Paris | 3.2 mi |
| Black Brook | Greenwood | 3.7 mi |
| Moody Brook | West Paris | 3.9 mi |
| Cole Brook | West Paris | 4 mi |
| Niles Brook | Greenwood | 4.2 mi |
| Sanborn River | Greenwood | 5 mi |
| Russell Brook | Worthley Pond | 7 mi |
| Bogg Brook | Norway | 7.1 mi |
Features on the USGS West Paris Quadrangle
The West Paris 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Andrews Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Snow Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Stearns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Whitman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Curtis Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 22-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Andrews Brook — 12.8 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.323°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Andrews Brook track the nearby Berry Ledge cliff face (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Andrews Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Snow Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Stearns Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Andrews Brook located?
Andrews Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.8 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Paris topographic quadrangle.
How far is Andrews Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 22 minutes, 12.8 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Andrews Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Andrews Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561256 on the West Paris quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Andrews 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: Q34642969.