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Beaver Brook — Streams 35.1 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Richardson Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 561899
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Richardson Pond quadrangle, the stream known as Beaver Brook sits 35.1 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Oxford County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4957824”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Beaver Brook as a stream on the Richardson Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 561899. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beaver Brook sits at 44.90311° N, 70.92841° W (DMS 44°54′11″ N, 70°55′42″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.89250° N, 70.99111° W (DMS 44°53′33″ N, 70°59′28″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fish Pond Brook | Richardson Pond | 0.1 mi |
| Mill Brook | Richardson Pond | 1.1 mi |
| Deer Mountain Stream | Richardson Pond | 2.4 mi |
| Birch Brook | Middle Dam | 3.6 mi |
| Ash Brook | Middle Dam | 3.9 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Richardson Pond | 4.5 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Metallak Mountain | 4.8 mi |
| Barney Brook | Richardson Pond | 5.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Wilsons Mills | 5.4 mi |
| Little Abbott Brook | Wilsons Mills | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Richardson Pond Quadrangle
The Richardson Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Beaver Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Big Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Pepperpot Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| West Arm Upper Richardson Lake | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Observatory Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 35.1 miles (north) and you reach Beaver Brook; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 60 minutes.
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 44.903°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Beaver Brook track the nearby Fish Pond Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beaver Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Big Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beaver Brook located?
Beaver Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 35.1 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Richardson Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beaver Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.1 miles north (bearing N) 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 561899 on the Richardson 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: Q34666560.