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Ash Brook — Streams 32.6 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle · GNIS 561312
32.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle, Ash Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Ash Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561312). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ash Brook sits at 44.85755° N, 70.97674° W (DMS 44°51′27″ N, 70°58′36″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.87500° N, 70.98167° W (DMS 44°52′30″ N, 70°58′54″ 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 Ash Brook itself. The ones closest to Ash Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Brook | Middle Dam | 0.5 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Richardson Pond | 3.9 mi |
| Fish Pond Brook | Richardson Pond | 4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Wilsons Mills | 4.1 mi |
| Rapid River | Umbagog Lake North | 4.8 mi |
| Mill Brook | Richardson Pond | 4.9 mi |
| Rand Brook | Middle Dam | 5.4 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Metallak Mountain | 6 mi |
| Deer Mountain Stream | Richardson Pond | 6.3 mi |
| Metallak Stream | Metallak Mountain | 6.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Middle Dam Quadrangle
The Middle Dam 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Ash Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Skunk Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bigelow Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Fox Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Johnson Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Moose Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Sunday Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Cranberry Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 32.6 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Ash Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 56 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. Being this far north (lat 44.858°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ash Brook track the nearby Long Pond lake (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ash Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0 mi |
| Skunk Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bigelow Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Fox Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ash Brook located?
Ash Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 32.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Middle Dam topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ash Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.6 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ash Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ash Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561312 on the Middle Dam quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ash 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: Q34645275.