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Aunt Hannah Brook — Streams 19.3 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 561355
Catalogued on the USGS Dixfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Aunt Hannah Brook — a stream — lies 19.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561355, Aunt Hannah Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Dixfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Aunt Hannah Brook sits at 44.55840° N, 70.46201° W (DMS 44°33′30″ N, 70°27′43″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.59333° N, 70.38611° W (DMS 44°35′36″ N, 70°23′10″ 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 Aunt Hannah Brook itself. The ones closest to Aunt Hannah Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Brook | Dixfield | 0.2 mi |
| Staples Brook | Dixfield | 0.8 mi |
| Spears Stream | Dixfield | 2.2 mi |
| Paddy Meadow Brook | Dixfield | 2.5 mi |
| Wyman Brook | Rumford | 2.9 mi |
| Edmunds Bog Brook | Rumford | 3.2 mi |
| Swift River | Rumford | 4.1 mi |
| Gordon Brook | Dixfield | 4.1 mi |
| Logan Brook | Rumford | 4.2 mi |
| Bean Brook | Rumford | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixfield Quadrangle
The Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Aunt Hannah Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Staples Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bull Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Harlow Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Trask Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Masterman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Kidder Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Webb River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Spears Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 33-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Aunt Hannah Brook — 19.3 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.558°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Aunt Hannah Brook track the nearby Mitchell Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Aunt Hannah Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Staples Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bull Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Harlow Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Aunt Hannah Brook located?
Aunt Hannah Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Aunt Hannah Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 33 minutes, 19.3 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Aunt Hannah Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Aunt Hannah Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561355 on the Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Aunt Hannah 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: Q34646560.