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Beaver Brook — Streams 20.3 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 561898
Catalogued on the USGS Ellis Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Beaver Brook — a stream — lies 20.3 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Oxford County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4957820”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561898, Beaver Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Ellis Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beaver Brook sits at 44.68950° N, 70.69090° W (DMS 44°41′22″ N, 70°41′27″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.74278° N, 70.73000° W (DMS 44°44′34″ N, 70°43′48″ 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 Beaver Brook itself. The ones closest to Beaver Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York Brook | Ellis Pond | 0.3 mi |
| Phelps Brook | Ellis Pond | 0.9 mi |
| West Fork Beaver Brook | Ellis Pond | 2.9 mi |
| Black Brook | Ellis Pond | 3.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Ellis Pond | 3.4 mi |
| Bog Brook | Ellis Pond | 3.8 mi |
| East Branch Swift River | Ellis Pond | 3.8 mi |
| Sawyer Brook | Andover | 4.2 mi |
| Thomas Farm Brook | Roxbury | 4.3 mi |
| Noisy Brook | Roxbury | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle
The Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Beaver Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Phelps Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Little Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Dunham Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| French Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Old Turk Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Silver Ripple Cascade | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Record Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 35-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Beaver Brook — 20.3 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.690°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 20.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Beaver Brook track the nearby York Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beaver Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Phelps Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Little Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beaver Brook located?
Beaver Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 20.3 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beaver Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 35 minutes, 20.3 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Beaver Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Beaver Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561898 on the Ellis Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Beaver 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: Q34666556.