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Beaver Brook — Streams 28.5 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Brownfield Quadrangle · GNIS 561919
Catalogued on the USGS Brownfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Beaver Brook — a stream — lies 28.5 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Oxford County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4957822”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561919, Beaver Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Brownfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beaver Brook sits at 43.99757° N, 70.87729° W (DMS 43°59′51″ N, 70°52′38″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.99590° N, 70.82812° W (DMS 43°59′45″ N, 70°49′41″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Black Brook | Fryeburg | 1.3 mi |
| Little Saco River | Brownfield | 2.2 mi |
| Buck Meadow Brook | Hiram | 2.9 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Brook | Brownfield | 3.3 mi |
| Fight Brook | Fryeburg | 3.3 mi |
| Tenmile River | Hiram | 4.6 mi |
| Haley Brook | Brownfield | 4.7 mi |
| Old Course Saco River | Fryeburg | 4.8 mi |
| Billy Brook | Brownfield | 4.8 mi |
| Durgin Brook | Brownfield | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Brownfield Quadrangle
The Brownfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Beaver Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Little Saco River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Shepards River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Frost Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Clays Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Peary Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Peat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 49-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Beaver Brook — 28.5 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.998°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Beaver Brook track the nearby Pleasant Pond lake (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beaver Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Walker Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beaver Brook located?
Beaver Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 28.5 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Brownfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beaver Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.5 miles south (bearing S) 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 561919 on the Brownfield 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: Q34666541.