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Beaver Brook — Streams 11.4 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 580929
11.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Speckled Mountain 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 = 4957825”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Speckled Mountain 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 580929). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beaver Brook sits at 44.25951° N, 70.89757° W (DMS 44°15′34″ N, 70°53′51″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.29944° N, 70.88222° W (DMS 44°17′58″ N, 70°52′56″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Great Brook | Center Lovell | 1.2 mi |
| Willard Brook | Speckled Mountain | 1.4 mi |
| Cold Brook | Center Lovell | 1.4 mi |
| Coffin Brook | Center Lovell | 1.6 mi |
| Hannah Brook | East Stoneham | 2 mi |
| Red Rock Brook | Speckled Mountain | 2 mi |
| Goodwin Brook | East Stoneham | 2 mi |
| Shirley Brook | Speckled Mountain | 2.5 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | East Stoneham | 2.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | East Stoneham | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle
The Speckled Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Beaver Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Willard Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Isaiah Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Red Rock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Shirley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Miles Knob | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Miles Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Palmer Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 11.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Beaver Brook. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 20 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. At this latitude (44.260°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 11.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Beaver Brook track the nearby Gammon Hill summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beaver Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gammon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Mason Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beaver Brook located?
Beaver Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 11.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Speckled Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beaver Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 20 minutes, 11.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) 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 580929 on the Speckled Mountain 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: Q34666548.