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Beaver Pond Brook — Streams 21.3 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Dixfield Quadrangle · GNIS 561964
Catalogued on the USGS Dixfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Beaver Pond Brook — a stream — lies 21.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561964, Beaver Pond Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Dixfield quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Beaver Pond Brook sits at 44.51534° N, 70.38534° W (DMS 44°30′55″ N, 70°23′07″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.53617° N, 70.35728° W (DMS 44°32′10″ N, 70°21′26″ 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 Pond Brook itself. The ones closest to Beaver Pond Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Brook | Dixfield | 1 mi |
| Lower Stony Brook | Dixfield | 1.1 mi |
| Upper Stony Brook | Dixfield | 1.1 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Canton | 1.9 mi |
| Fletcher Brook | East Dixfield | 2.4 mi |
| Thomas Brook | Worthley Pond | 2.8 mi |
| Ludden Brook | Canton | 3.1 mi |
| Gordon Brook | Dixfield | 3.2 mi |
| Spears Stream | Dixfield | 3.5 mi |
| Mitchell Brook | Dixfield | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixfield Quadrangle
The Dixfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Beaver Pond Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Green Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lower Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Upper Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Newton Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Whittemore Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Morrill Ledges | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Pauls Bluff | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Gordon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Bull Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 37-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Beaver Pond Brook — 21.3 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.515°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Beaver Pond Brook track the nearby Burnt Hill summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Beaver Pond Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Newton Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Green Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Lower Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Upper Stony Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beaver Pond Brook located?
Beaver Pond Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Beaver Pond Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.3 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Beaver Pond Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Beaver Pond Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561964 on the Dixfield quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Beaver Pond 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.