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Beaver Brook — Streams 39.5 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Richardson Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 561900
39.5 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Richardson Pond topographic quadrangle, Beaver Brook is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Oxford County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4957821”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Richardson Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Beaver Brook in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561900). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beaver Brook sits at 44.96338° N, 70.96396° W (DMS 44°57′48″ N, 70°57′50″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.99861° N, 70.93000° W (DMS 44°59′55″ N, 70°55′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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barney Brook | Richardson Pond | 0.8 mi |
| Deer Mountain Stream | Richardson Pond | 3.1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3.2 mi |
| Cold Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3.3 mi |
| Little Abbott Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3.5 mi |
| Sanderson Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3.8 mi |
| Aldrich Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 4.4 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Richardson Pond | 4.5 mi |
| Fish Pond Brook | Richardson Pond | 4.6 mi |
| Mill Brook | Richardson Pond | 4.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barney Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Black Brook Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sunday Pond (historical) | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Aziscohos Falls (historical) | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Observatory Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Deer Mountain Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Low Aziscohos Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Pepperpot Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 39.5 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Beaver Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 68 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 44.963°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Beaver Brook track the nearby Barney Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beaver Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barney Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Black Brook Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Parker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Sunday Pond (historical) | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Aziscohos Falls (historical) | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beaver Brook located?
Beaver Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 39.5 miles north-northwest 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 68 minutes, 39.5 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) 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 561900 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: Q34666564.