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Campbell Brook — Streams 22.9 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS B Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 563425
Catalogued on the USGS B Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Campbell Brook — a stream — lies 22.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563425, Campbell Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS B Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Campbell Brook sits at 44.71394° N, 70.95757° W (DMS 44°42′50″ N, 70°57′27″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.67861° N, 70.92806° W (DMS 44°40′43″ N, 70°55′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 Campbell Brook itself. The ones closest to Campbell Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lou Ann Brook | B Pond | 1.5 mi |
| Swift Cambridge River | B Pond | 1.6 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | B Pond | 1.8 mi |
| Red Brook | B Pond | 2.7 mi |
| Lost Brook | B Pond | 2.8 mi |
| Dead Cambridge River | Umbagog Lake South | 2.9 mi |
| Mountain Brook | B Pond | 3.2 mi |
| Tyler Brook | Umbagog Lake South | 3.8 mi |
| B Brook | Umbagog Lake North | 4.4 mi |
| Blackcat Brook | Middle Dam | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS B Pond Quadrangle
The B Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Campbell Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbit Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Lou Ann Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Swift Cambridge River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| B Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Lost Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Mountain Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| East B Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 39-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Campbell Brook — 22.9 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.714°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 22.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Campbell Brook track the nearby Rabbit Knoll summit (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Campbell Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbit Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Lou Ann Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Swift Cambridge River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Greenwood Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| B Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Campbell Brook located?
Campbell Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 22.9 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS B Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Campbell Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 39 minutes, 22.9 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Campbell Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Campbell Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563425 on the B Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Campbell 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: Q34692779.