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Bean Brook — Streams 15.2 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Rumford Quadrangle · GNIS 561775
Catalogued on the USGS Rumford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Bean Brook — a stream — lies 15.2 miles northeast 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 561775, Bean Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Rumford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bean Brook sits at 44.54201° N, 70.54784° W (DMS 44°32′31″ N, 70°32′52″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.55333° N, 70.59389° W (DMS 44°33′12″ N, 70°35′38″ 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 Bean Brook itself. The ones closest to Bean Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swift River | Rumford | 0.9 mi |
| Logan Brook | Rumford | 1 mi |
| Scotty Brook | Rumford | 1.9 mi |
| Wyman Brook | Rumford | 2.2 mi |
| Zircon Brook | Rumford | 2.4 mi |
| Thurston Brook | Rumford | 3.8 mi |
| Goff Brook | Rumford | 3.9 mi |
| Split Brook | Rumford | 4.1 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Dixfield | 4.3 mi |
| Walton Brook | Rumford | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Rumford Quadrangle
The Rumford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Bean Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Rumford Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Swift River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Logan Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Wheeler Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Joes Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Scotty Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Wyman Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 26-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bean Brook — 15.2 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.542°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Bean Brook track the nearby Androscoggin River Reservoir (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bean Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Rumford Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Swift River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bean Brook located?
Bean Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rumford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bean Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 26 minutes, 15.2 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bean Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bean Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561775 on the Rumford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bean 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: Q34654470.