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Andrews Brook — Streams 15.3 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 580917
15.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle, Andrews Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Andrews Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 580917). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Andrews Brook sits at 44.19396° N, 70.88229° W (DMS 44°11′38″ N, 70°52′56″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.19035° N, 70.84701° W (DMS 44°11′25″ N, 70°50′49″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Brook | Center Lovell | 0 mi |
| Mill Brook | Center Lovell | 0.3 mi |
| Boulder Brook | Center Lovell | 0.9 mi |
| Waterthrush Brook | Center Lovell | 1.3 mi |
| Little Trout Brook | North Waterford | 1.7 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Center Lovell | 3 mi |
| Patterson Brook | North Waterford | 3 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Center Lovell | 3.1 mi |
| Coffin Brook | Center Lovell | 3.1 mi |
| Keyes Brook | North Waterford | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Andrews Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Hamblin Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Boulder Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Kezar Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Middle Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Waterthrush Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Timber Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sucker Brook Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Noah Eastman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 15.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Andrews Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 26 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 (44.194°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Andrews Brook track the nearby Martin Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Andrews Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Hamblin Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Boulder Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Kezar Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Andrews Brook located?
Andrews Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Andrews Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 26 minutes, 15.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) 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 580917 on the Center Lovell 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: Q34642962.